 A new stage adaptation of the show debuted in 2003 . Based on Clarke 's novel The Moonbather , the play was first performed by the Scunthorpe Little Theatre Club from 7 to 11 October 2003 . Using new actors to perform the roles of Compo , Clegg , and Foggy , the play featured the trio as they attempted to get to the bottom of the disturbance created by a near @-@ naked man in the town . The play was later performed in Eastbourne by Eastbourne Theatres from 15 July 2009 to 8 August 2009 before touring the country through November 2009 . 
