One Summer (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 1983, One Summer is a drama and crime series.
What it’s 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’s in it. One Summer stars David Morrissey as Billy Rizley, Spencer Leigh as Icky Higson, James Hazeldine as Kidder and Ian Hart as Rabbit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, One Summer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Summer tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Summer (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for One Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is One Summer worth watching?
- One Summer holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in One Summer?
- One Summer stars David Morrissey, Spencer Leigh, James Hazeldine, Ian Hart and Matthew Grey.
- When was One Summer released?
- One Summer was released in 1983.