One Summer has to be one of thee best dramas i've ever seen. Back in 1983 (when i was 14) i was completely hooked to the storyline during the 6 week summer holidays and the transition period between middle school and high school. I've only just watched the series again on DVD and ooh... the memories came flooding back. The acting between the 3 main characters is still as convincing as ever, with Icky still doing a laughable, comedic performance despite 25 years that have passed.Back then.. i had a crush on Jo and seeing her again with her curvaceous figure (market scene and swim scene with Billy) still rekindled the feelings i had before i became 'one of the boys' ;), though i didn't know she was 10 years older than me, until now (not that it matters).The ending to the story is still as upsetting as ever, with Ickys death, Kidders beating and Billys arrest. Finally.. Alan Parkers theme song to the series well and truly compliments the atmosphere of the whole drama. I definitely recommend "One Summer" to anyone who hasn't seen it, though it may be 25 years old, it still holds the intensity that beats most dramas of this era.

I've just finished watching this on DVD for the first time since it was aired in 1983, when it had a huge impact on me as a twelve year old growing up in Thatcherite Britain. Certain parts of it I remembered clearly and certain parts I didn't, but I was amazed at how much this TV drama was ingrained on my psyche and yes, it's just as good as I remembered it.It tells the story of the adventures of two Liverpool lads, Billy and Icky, who steal some money and head off to Wales because one of them remembers having had a good time at a camp out there and how they are befriended and helped by a recluse called Kidder. All three of leads have dark pasts and the main theme of the story is how no matter how hard you try and how far you run, you can't escape your past.Excellent performances, haunting and memorable music and a heart-breaking story add up to a truly recommended 250 minutes.

This was a fantastic mini series everyone could relate to. The story of 2 'Scouse' lads on the run, trying desperately to go straight, by hiding out in rural Wales. This was a heart warming tale that showed that no matter where you go and what you do you can never escape your past. The roles were played so convincingly and with such heart that it bought a lump to your throat, a tear to your eye and kept you on the edge of your seat till the next installment, a classic piece of British drama at its best. I wish this was released on DVD as it would be a huge hit the world over. If you liked Lock Stock or Billy Bathgate then try and see this it is without doubt one of the most under exposed mini's of the last 20 years, Unmisable! !

All my friends are of the same opinion. It affected us all as 14 year olds and at a desperate time in Thatcherite England I think this play gave us all hope and taught us simple but important lessons. I recall John Sim saying something similar in an interview when promoting State od Play. He also said that it made him want to be an actor and David Morrisey (his co-star in SofP) inspired him to go do it. I remember that the clothes were cool for the time and we all wanted Icky's Tacchini tracksuit top.It is difficult to tell youngsters how bad things were int he early 80's in this country. We all thought we were going to get blown up any minute and nobody had any money.