Hi Summer

Hi Summer was a British television variety show made by London Weekend Television and shown on UK television in 1977 by ITV, the oldest commercial network in the UK.[1][2] A total of eight episodes were made and featured a cast that included Leslie Crowther,[3] Lena Zavaroni,[4] Carl Wayne, Pearly Gates, Anna Dawson, Derek Griffiths,[5] Chris Quinten and Stephanie Lawrence.[6] This travelling variety show featured sketches, topical comedy and musical numbers that were recorded both in studio and on location (Stratford upon Avon, Crystal Palace, Knebworth House among others).[2] The theme tune was composed by Lynsey de Paul,[7][8] and sung by Carl Wayne and was released as a single.[9][10] De Paul's theme was later re-used on commercials for TVTimes.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "Hi Summer [17/07/1977]". BFI. Retrieved 2016-12-15.
  2. 1 2 "ITV London - London Weekend Television (TV ARK ON LINE MUSEUM)". Tv-ark.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-12-15.
  3. ↑ William G Stewart. "Obituary: Leslie Crowther". The Independent. Retrieved 2016-12-15.
  4. ↑ "About - The official Lena Zavaroni Fan Club". Lenazavaroni.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-12-15.
  5. ↑ "Derek Griffiths - Entertainer - Edited Entry". H2g2.com. 2006-06-19. Retrieved 2016-12-15.
  6. ↑ "Hi! Summer : TV Series (1977)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2016-12-14.
  7. ↑ Dave Laing. "Lynsey de Paul obituary | Music". The Guardian. Retrieved 2016-12-15.
  8. ↑ Alasdair Steven (2014-10-04). "Obituary: Lynsey de Paul, singer songwriter". The Scotsman. Retrieved 2016-12-15.
  9. ↑ "Carl Wayne - Hi Summer". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-12-14.
  10. ↑ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts - Offizielle Deutsche Charts". Offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 2016-12-15.
  11. ↑ "Reviews & Ratings for "Hi! Summer"". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2016-12-15.
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