Heatwave
Synopsis
It's summer 2006, and what began as a pleasant sunny spell has developed into a meteorological nightmare. For two weeks, Britain has been in the grip of record high temperatures - transport is in chaos, tinder-dry conditions have sparked fierce countryside fires and thousands are dying in the blistering heat. This dramatised documentary tells the sobering story of a natural disaster that has its precedent in Europe's deadly heatwave of 2003, as witnessed by ordinary people and public servants battling to contain a crisis. Bernard Hill narrates.
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Bernard Hill
Narrator (voice)
Leanne Best
Loz Garrett
Priyanga Burford
Dr. Abby Granger
Craig Conway
Roy Abbott
Dylan Fielding
Mondi Richardson
Bernard Gallagher
Bill Collins
Sarah Hadland
Pippa Connors
Emma Hitching
Michelle Hodges
Graham Padden
Dr. Matthew Hooper
Jacqueline de Peza
Eva St. Claire
Richard Rycroft
Brian Lancashire
Malcolm Scates
David Hodges
Amber Sealey
Erica Kay
Michael Vivian
Bob Reynolds
Sarah Winnan
Clare Spencer
Sheila Brandon
Georgia Cotterell
Laurietta Essien
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas White
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas White
- Original Title
- Heatwave
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas White
Nicholas White
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas White
Director
Nicholas White
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heatwave
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What is Heatwave about?
It's summer 2006, and what began as a pleasant sunny spell has developed into a meteorological nightmare. For two weeks, Britain has been in the grip of record high temperatures - transport is in chaos, tinder-dry conditions have sparked fierce countryside fires and thousands are dying in the blistering heat. This dramatised documentary tells the sobering story of a natural disaster that has its precedent in Europe's deadly heatwave of 2003, as witnessed by ordinary people and public servants battling to contain a crisis. Bernard Hill narrates.
Who directed Heatwave?
Heatwave was directed by Nicholas White.
Who stars in Heatwave?
The principal cast of Heatwave includes Bernard Hill, Leanne Best, Priyanga Burford, Craig Conway, Dylan Fielding.
When was Heatwave released and how long is it?
Heatwave was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.