Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Channel 4
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.5/10
One Summer
Overview
One Summer is a 1983 British television drama serial written by Willy Russell and directed by Gordon Flemyng. It stars David Morrissey and Spencer Leigh as two 16 year old Liverpool boys from broken homes who escape from their lives by running away to Wales one summer. It also starred James Hazeldine and Ian Hart. The series was shown in five 50-minute episodes on Channel 4 from 7 August to 4 September 1983. It was later repeated on ITV in April 1985.
This production, originally released in 1983, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Crime genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.5 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Crime.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Miniseries
5 Episodes • Aired 1983-08-07
Following a violent incident, Liverpool teens Billy and Icky flee to Wales, embarking on an adventure that becomes a desperate attempt to outrun their problems.
