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This BBC TV mini-series is an adaptation of John Mortimer's novel of the same name, and follows a family as they attempt to enjoy a relaxing holiday in Tuscany. Molly Pargeter takes her family to the luxurious destination but spends more time trying to find out who owns the villa they are staying in than she does relaxing on .. Read more

Starring John Gielgud, Susan Fleetwood, Leslie Phillips, Annette Crosbie
Director Martyn Friend
Genres Drama

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Summer's Lease

This BBC TV mini-series is an adaptation of John Mortimer's novel of the same name, and follows a family as they attempt to enjoy a relaxing holiday in Tuscany. Molly Pargeter takes her family to the luxurious destination but spends more time trying to find out who owns the villa they are staying in than she does relaxing on the beach. Meanwhile, Molly's father ditches the family in pursuit of a romantic liaison, providing some welcome comic relief from the sinister dealings that Molly uncovers.

Starring John Gielgud, Susan Fleetwood, Leslie Phillips, Annette Crosbie, Michael Pennington, Rosemary Leach
Director Martyn Friend
Studio ACORN MEDIA
Run time DVD: 3 hrs 40 mins
Certificate Certificate 12
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 05 Jun 2006
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    Rated - 4 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    An Innocent Abroad

    When Molly Pargeter rents a villa in the Tuscan hills, what should be a carefree holiday isn't quite as expected. Her raffish father finagles his way along for the ride, her priggish husband is sending secret postcards to his mistress, and when Molly finds a cryptic note hidden in the villa, she begins to question the whereabouts of the villa's owners. Nothing is quite what it seems amongst the locals and ex-pat's... and then a body is found.

    Wonderful adaptation of John Mortimer's novel, full of brilliantly captured performances by a host of British and Italian character actors (Treves and Leach are standout) and a star turn by an apparently ailing Gielgud, all mischievious twinkle and cunning. Against this backdrop, Fleetwood cleverly underplays throughout as Molly, a delightful study in self-effacement and quiet tenacity.

    A little leisurely-paced perhaps, but a minor British tv classic never-the-less.

      • robertconnor from Gloucestershire
      • Posted 02 Dec 2007 11:22

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    Rated - 4 stars

    Summer's Lease

    Great story, great acting, (especially John Gielgud), very relaxing.

      • A customer from Cambridge
      • Posted 15 Jan 2007 14:08

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