The Growing Summer (1968) is a series web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Growing Summer online in HD.
The Growing Summer — Storyline
“The Growing Summer,” on the ITV network, tomorrow (8.15) features Wendy Hiller. “The Growing Summer,” a novel for children by Noel Streatfeild, has been dramatised for television by Eric Thompson. The story, in seven episodes, is the second series presented in London Weekend Television's “Heyday Theatre". The series has been filmed in colour on location at Bantry Bay, Southern Ireland, which was Miss Streatfeild’s original setting for her book. “The Growing Summer” is a story about four children who have been sent to stay with eccentric Great Aunt Dymphna, while their parents are abroad. They are joined by the mysterious Stephan (played by Louis Selwyn). The story tells how the children's personalities are developed under the guidance of their Great Aunt, a whimsical, almost magical old lady, played by Wendy Hiller. The children are played by Hoagy Davies (Alex), Zuleika Robson (Penny), Mark Ward (Robin), and Laura Hartong (Naomi).
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Noel Streatfeild
- Starring: Wendy Hiller, Hoagy Davies, Laura Hartong, Zuleika Robson, Mark Ward, Alan Lake
The Growing Summer — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1968-09-01 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Genre | series |
| Language | English |
| Status | Returning Series |
The Growing Summer — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Telegram (1968-09-01) — Adventure is triggered off by a telegram. When their father becomes ill in Bangkok, four English children are sent by their mother to stay with Great Aunt Dymphna in Ireland.
- E2: Reenmore (1968-09-08) — Slightly eccentric Great Aunt Dymphna collects the four children and drives them to her old, derelict house.
- E3: Stephan (1968-09-15) — The children hide a foreigner named Stephan in the house. Stephan explains that he is a foreigner on the run from his father’s political enemies.
- E4: Blood (1968-09-22) — Penny and Naomi become alarmed when their aunt and the boys fail to return from a fishing trip.
- E5: Danger (1968-09-29) — The mystery of Stephen’s identity has been solved. Intrigued by Stephen's predicament, the children follow a trail that leads them to the basement. However, they eventually realize
- E6: Return (1968-10-06) — In the final episode of this six-part children’s adventure serial, the children hear that their father’s health has improved and that they can go home to London. They suddenly real
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Growing Summer have? 1 season(s) with 6 episodes.
Who created The Growing Summer? Noel Streatfeild.
Where can I watch The Growing Summer? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
