Hi Summer was a British television variety show made byLondon Weekend Television and shown on UK television in 1977 by ITV, the oldest commercial network in the UK.[1] A total of eight episodes were made and featured a cast that includedLeslie Crowther,[2]Lena Zavaroni,[3]Carl Wayne,Pearly Gates,Anna Dawson,Derek Griffiths,[4]Chris Quinten andStephanie Lawrence. This travelling variety show featured sketches, topical comedy and musical numbers that were recorded both in studio and on location (Stratford upon Avon,Crystal Palace,Knebworth House among others). The theme tune was composed byLynsey de Paul,[5][6] and sung byCarl Wayne and was released as a single in 1977[7][8] as well as later that year on the albumTV Themes (A Selection Of Top Television Series).[9] De Paul's theme was later re-used on commercials forTV Times.