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.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
David Morrissey
Billy Rizley
Spencer Leigh
Icky Higson
James Hazeldine
Kidder
Ian Hart
Rabbit
Matthew Grey
Terry
Michael Lannigan
Collins
John Cording
George
Jane West Bakerink
Jo
Sion Tudor Owen
Griffiths
Sheila Fay
Mrs Rizley
Gil Brailey
Maureen Rizley
Sean McKee
Louie
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
One Summer has 1 season with 5 episodes.
One Summer premiered on August 7, 1983.
No, One Summer has ended. The final episode aired on September 4, 1983.
One Summer originally aired on Channel 4. Check your local streaming services for availability.
One Summer was created by Willy Russell.
One Summer has a rating of 7.5/10 based on user reviews.
One Summer is classified as Drama, Crime.