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Summer's Lease (1989)

TV Series ★ 7.3 55 min

Mystery Drama

Fortysomething wife and mother Molly Pargeter leads a stable but dull life in 1980s West London. She feels overweight and there is no passion in her relationship with her husband Hugh, who is secretly seeing another woman. For most of her life, Molly has found escape in detective novels and art books, especially on 15th-century Italian fresco painter Piero Della Francesca. Suddenly, in the small ads, she spots the details of a Tuscany villa to let, and after a viewing, she takes it for holiday.

John Mortimer Creator Martyn Friend Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 1, 1989
Runtime
55 min
IMDb
tt0163961
Country
United Kingdom, United States, Australia, New Zealand
Language
English
Studio
BBC, GBH, Television New Zealand, Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Themes

Cast

Susan Fleetwood Susan Fleetwood Molly Pargeter John Gielgud John Gielgud Haverford Downs Michael Pennington Michael Pennington Hugh Pargeter Rosemary Leach Rosemary Leach Nancy Leadbetter Caroline Waldron Henry Pargeter Veronica Lazăr Veronica Lazăr Baronessa Dulcibene Suzanne Hay Sam Pargeter Samantha Glenn Samantha Glenn Jack Pargeter Siria Betti Siria Betti Giovanna

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Frequently asked questions

What is Summer's Lease about?
Fortysomething wife and mother Molly Pargeter leads a stable but dull life in 1980s West London. She feels overweight and there is no passion in her relationship with her husband Hugh, who is secretly seeing another woman. For most of her life, Molly has found escape in detective novels and art books, especially on 15th-century Italian fresco painter Piero Della Francesca. Suddenly, in the small ads, she spots the details of a Tuscany villa to let, and after a viewing, she takes it for holiday.
Who created Summer's Lease?
Summer's Lease was created by John Mortimer, Martyn Friend.
Who stars in Summer's Lease?
Summer's Lease stars Susan Fleetwood, John Gielgud, Michael Pennington, Rosemary Leach.
When was Summer's Lease released?
Summer's Lease is a 1989 mystery, drama series.
Where can I watch Summer's Lease?
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