The Runaway Summer

1971Drama

The plot revolves around Mary, a girl sent to spend the summer with her aunt and uncle in a coastal English town while her mother is away in Africa. Feeling alienated, she befriends a young boy who turns out to be the son of an African diplomat who has been kidnapped. The children work together to keep him hidden and safe.

First aired1971-11-08

Runtime25 min

StatusEnded

Seasons1

Episodes4

CountriesUnited Kingdom

Original languageEN

DirectorMary Ridge

WritersNina Bawden, Rosemary Anne Sisson

NetworksBBC One

ProductionBBC

Popularity1