The Last of Summer
Series Overview
A French actress returns to her Irish roots during the last summer before World War II. While there, she must come to grips with her family and the love of two men. Television adaptation of Kate O'Brien's 1943 novel of the same name.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
1978 – 1978
Premiered: Thu, Oct 5, 1978
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
Angéle's engagement has brought Tom and Martin to blows and turned Martin against his mother. Reluctantly Hannah agrees to let Angéle and Tom go direct to the bishop. (RTÉ Guide)
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →Susan Fitzgerald
Angéle
Ronnie Masterson
Hannah Kernahan
Gerard McSorley
Martin Kernahan
Scott Fredericks
Tom Kernahan
David Kelly
Corney Kernahan
Deirdre Donnelly
Jo Kernahan
Cathleen Delany
Dotey Cregan
Marie Conmee
Mrs Cusack
Madelyn Erskine
Norris O'Byrne
Godfrey Quigley
Dr O'Byrne
Brenda Doyle
Mrs O'Flynn
Britta Smith
Maggie May
Hilary Reynolds
Delia
Gabriel Byrne
Bishop's secretary
Barry Cassin
The Bishop of Mellick
Denis Brennan
Self - Narrator (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dónall Farmer
Tony Hickey, Adrian Vale, Kate O'Brien
T.C. Kelly
Dónall Farmer
Department Leadership Roster
Dónall Farmer
Producer
T.C. Kelly
Original Music Composer
Lona Moran
Production Design
Dónall Farmer
Director
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What is The Last of Summer about?
A French actress returns to her Irish roots during the last summer before World War II. While there, she must come to grips with her family and the love of two men. Television adaptation of Kate O'Brien's 1943 novel of the same name.
How many seasons does The Last of Summer have?
The Last of Summer comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Last of Summer?
Key cast members in The Last of Summer include Susan Fitzgerald, Ronnie Masterson, Gerard McSorley, Scott Fredericks, David Kelly.
Who created or directed The Last of Summer?
The Last of Summer was developed and directed by Dónall Farmer.