Hi Summer Explained

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] A total of eight episodes were made and featured a cast that included Leslie Crowther,^[2] Lena Zavaroni,^[3] Carl Wayne, Pearly Gates, Anna Dawson, Derek Griffiths,^[4] Chris Quinten and Stephanie Lawrence. 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). The theme tune was composed by Lynsey de Paul,^{[5] [6]} and sung by Carl Wayne and was released as a single in 1977^{[7] [8]} as well as later that year on the album TV Themes (A Selection Of Top Television Series).^[9] De Paul's theme was later re-used on commercials for TV Times.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hi Summer [17/07/1977] |publisher=BFI |access-date=2016-12-15]. https://web.archive.org/web/20161221003137/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b8709e84a . dead . 21 December 2016 .
2. News: William G Stewart. William G Stewart. Obituary: Leslie Crowther . . 2016-12-15.
3. Web site: About - The official Lena Zavaroni Fan Club . Lenazavaroni.co.uk . 2016-12-15.
4. Web site: Derek Griffiths - Entertainer - Edited Entry . H2g2.com . 2006-06-19 . 2016-12-15.
5. News: Dave Laing . Lynsey de Paul obituary | Music . . 2016-12-15.
6. News: Alasdair Steven . Obituary: Lynsey de Paul, singer songwriter . . 2014-10-04 . 2016-12-15.
7. Web site: Carl Wayne - Hi Summer . Discogs.com . 2016-12-14.
8. Web site: Offizielle Deutsche Charts - Offizielle Deutsche Charts . Offiziellecharts.de . 2016-12-15.
9. Web site: TV Themes (A Selection Of Top Television Series) (1977, Vinyl) . Discogs.com.