The Runaway Summer
TV series
The Runaway Summer
1971, English, on BBC One.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1971
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 29 November 1971
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 8 November 1971
- Last aired
- 29 November 1971
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Runaway Summer: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Runaway Summer are there?
The Runaway Summer has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is The Runaway Summer finished?
Yes. The Runaway Summer ended in 1971, so you can watch the whole story.
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