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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Commentary, Featurette, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Two teenagers, Icky and Billy, grow tired of their life in Liverpool and decide to run away to North Wales. But it's not long before their past catches up with them. ...One Summer 2-DVD Set
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79 of 80 people found the following review helpful
I first watched this twenty odd years back when I was thirteen and it has stayed with me since. I've eagerly kept me eye out for repeats or video/DVD release and finally my patience has paid off.
Unbelievably it is even better than I remember it and, being at a different stage in life, I relate to it in a different way. It is powerful, touching, uplifting and tragic. It is also interesting to watch the fine acting of David Morrissey at such a young age. A must see.
63 of 65 people found the following review helpful
I first saw this series on channel four when I was ten.
Being from the city of Liverpool,I was instantly absorbed and could relate to the events in the characters' lives.
Basically it portays two deprived and discontented young men in their last year of school,about to be immersed into the big hostile arena of a city without work and one that's succummed to despair and industrial decline.
In an attempt to discover adventure and contentment they descend upon an unsuspecting welsh village and instantly become notorious,mostly for all the wrong reasons!.
They encounter hostility and warmth in equal proportions.
The usual mis-conceptions about Liverpudlians are prominent with comments such as "I'd better nail everything down that's moveable" and the suscpicious expression on the face as they say "you're from Liverpool,aren't you?".Compelling viewing,I only wish it was released alot sooner.
As I said earlier,the last time I saw it was back in 1983 when I was ten,but I remembered it to this day.
A very convincing performance by all the actors,particularly David Morrissey and Spencer Leigh,whom exhibited a maturity well beyond their years.
A well written series,truly distinctive,thoroughly absorbing,buy it,you won't regret it.
Being from the city of Liverpool,I was instantly absorbed and could relate to the events in the characters' lives.
Basically it portays two deprived and discontented young men in their last year of school,about to be immersed into the big hostile arena of a city without work and one that's succummed to despair and industrial decline.
In an attempt to discover adventure and contentment they descend upon an unsuspecting welsh village and instantly become notorious,mostly for all the wrong reasons!.
They encounter hostility and warmth in equal proportions.
The usual mis-conceptions about Liverpudlians are prominent with comments such as "I'd better nail everything down that's moveable" and the suscpicious expression on the face as they say "you're from Liverpool,aren't you?".Compelling viewing,I only wish it was released alot sooner.
As I said earlier,the last time I saw it was back in 1983 when I was ten,but I remembered it to this day.
A very convincing performance by all the actors,particularly David Morrissey and Spencer Leigh,whom exhibited a maturity well beyond their years.
A well written series,truly distinctive,thoroughly absorbing,buy it,you won't regret it.
61 of 63 people found the following review helpful
I watched this on Channel 4 about 15/20 years ago and it remains with me to this day. This is an heartwarming adventure about two lads on a adventure to Wales. It pretty much touches on everything, violence, fear, romance, hope and tragedy. Take a chance on this DVD, which you may never have heard of, instead of the usual Hollywood hyped blockbuster and you may well find it a rewarding experience.
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brilliant series
still as good as the first time i saw it back in the day, wish they still made these sort of tv series with good story lines like one summer , really engrossing so glad it was put... Read more
Published 1 month ago by dalby
Dont miss it.
I echo the positive comments left about this series, it made such an impression on me that even when i am day dreaming i find myself playing moments from this series in my mind and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by I. Reynolds
Brilliant
Great quick service. Quality picture.
Fantastic series. Even better than i had remembered when i watched it when it was out. Read more
Fantastic series. Even better than i had remembered when i watched it when it was out. Read more
Published 6 months ago by tazi
One Summer. Absolutely brilliant!
I am so glad this is now available on DVD. I loved the series back in the 80s and remember talking about it for ages after. It's on a par with My Friends in the North. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Monty
Fantastic!
I remember watching this around 20years ago.'One Summer' is an excellent piece of drama that shows what it was like to be young in the early eighties, when the future seemed bleak... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Noore Jowitt
One Summer DVD
Came across this 80s classic by chance, ordered a copy, glad I did, brought back some great memories when I watched it after many years, I recommend this DVD & give it 5 stars, I... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Stewg
one summer
very good mini series from the eighties.acted very well some well known faces from the past.good story line very nostalgic
Published 13 months ago by rob efc
Brilliant
Having first watched this as a sixteen year old in the eighties I was concerned that I had built up a false memory over the intervening years of just how good it was but I was not... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Justin Coolquick
Incorrigibles on the run
Incorrigible they may be, but a more engaging pair than Icky and Billy it would be hard to find. This is a series from 1983 which covers a lot of ground and it is easy to see why... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Andrew Mcconaghy
Brought back great memories
This was great to watch back and is a great drama series, Icky was as funny as i remember him too
Published 15 months ago by vik
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