The Runaway Summer (1971)

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 aired

1971-11-08

Genres

Drama

Seasons

1 (4 episodes)

Status

Ended

Directed / written by

Mary Ridge