''Hi Summer'' was a British television variety show made by

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and shown on UK television in 1977 by ITV, the oldest commercial network in the UK. A total of eight episodes were made and featured a cast that included Leslie Crowther, Lena Zavaroni, Carl Wayne,

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, Anna Dawson,

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, 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 (

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, Crystal Palace,

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among others). The theme tune was composed by

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, and sung by Carl Wayne and was released as a single in 1977 as well as later that year on the album ''TV Themes (A Selection Of Top Television Series)''. De Paul's theme was later re-used on commercials for '' TV Times''.

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* * {{italic title 1977 British television series debuts 1977 British television series endings 1970s British television series British variety television shows British English-language television shows ITV (TV network) original programming London Weekend Television shows Television series by ITV Studios