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One Summer (1983)

TV Series ★ 7.5 60 min

Drama Crime

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.

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Quick facts

Released
August 7, 1983
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0252156
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
Yorkshire Television

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Cast

David Morrissey David Morrissey Billy Rizley Spencer Leigh Spencer Leigh Icky Higson

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Frequently asked questions

What is One Summer about?
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.
Who created One Summer?
One Summer was created by Willy Russell.
Who stars in One Summer?
One Summer stars David Morrissey, Spencer Leigh.
When was One Summer released?
One Summer is a 1983 drama, crime series.
Where can I watch One Summer?
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