: A mysterious, enigmatic woman who enters Martin's life and appears to have supernatural abilities, including time travel and knowledge of future match results.

: The legendary sports presenter appears as Martin's "hero" and spiritual guide through archival footage and specially written wisecracks.

: The script came from a short story and stage play by Arthur Smith, who was often called the "Bard of Balham".

: The film includes John Gordon Sinclair as Martin's friend Cameron and Arabella Weir as Barbara, in addition to the leads. It also features cameos from football legends like David Seaman and Peter Shilton .

: The film has become a "lost" cult classic. A planned DVD release in 2008 was postponed and never happened, reportedly due to copyright issues involving UEFA football footage. 📖 Alternative Interpretations The phrase "My Summer with DES" can also refer to: