Hi Summer

For the theme song, see Hi Summer (song).

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.

References

  1. ^ "Hi Summer [17/07/1977]". BFI. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  2. ^ William G Stewart. "Obituary: Leslie Crowther". The Independent. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  3. ^ "About - The official Lena Zavaroni Fan Club". Lenazavaroni.co.uk. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Derek Griffiths - Entertainer - Edited Entry". H2g2.com. 19 June 2006. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  5. ^ Dave Laing. "Lynsey de Paul obituary | Music". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  6. ^ Alasdair Steven (4 October 2014). "Obituary: Lynsey de Paul, singer songwriter". The Scotsman. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  7. ^ "Carl Wayne - Hi Summer". Discogs.com. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  8. ^ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts - Offizielle Deutsche Charts". Offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  9. ^ "TV Themes (A Selection Of Top Television Series) (1977, Vinyl)". Discogs.com.