One Summer
“One Summer to Remember.”
Series 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.
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
60 min per episode
1983 – 1983
Premiered: Sun, Aug 7, 1983
Willy RussellLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “Part 5”
After an argument with Billy, Icky returns to Liverpool. Billy and Jo's romance blossoms. Back in Liverpool, Rabbit and the gang are caught in an ambush by the Swanjacks gang, and Rabbit accidentally stabs one of the boys. Icky abandons the gang at the Southport fair and tries to drive back to Wales, but in his flight back, he is chased by a police car for evading the toll, and tragedy occurs.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Willy Russell
Alan Parker
Peter Jackson
Barry Reynolds
Keith Richardson, David Cunliffe
Department Leadership Roster
Keith Richardson
Producer
Barry Reynolds
Editor
Peter Jackson
Director of Photography
Alan Parker
Original Music Composer
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12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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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.
How many seasons does One Summer have?
One Summer comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in One Summer?
Key cast members in One Summer include David Morrissey, Spencer Leigh.
Who created or directed One Summer?
One Summer was developed and directed by Willy Russell.