1976: Summer of... Heat
Synopsis
Documentary looking at the heatwave of 1976. The longest driest spell on record led to drought, water rationing and forest fires. As the country sweltered, tensions rose.
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Lennie James
Narrator (voice)
Eddie Amoo
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Tony Blackburn
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Alastair Caldwell
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Mick Channon
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Caroline Coon
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Kiki Dee
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Steve Diggle
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Bernard Donoughue
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Robert Elms
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Dave Haslam
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Darcus Howe
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Norman Jay
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Neil Kinnock
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Don Letts
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John Lydon
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Lawrie McMenemy
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Captain Sensible
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Burgess
- Original Title
- 1976: Summer of... Heat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Burgess
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Burgess
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is 1976: Summer of... Heat about?
Documentary looking at the heatwave of 1976. The longest driest spell on record led to drought, water rationing and forest fires. As the country sweltered, tensions rose.
Who directed 1976: Summer of... Heat?
1976: Summer of... Heat was directed by Paul Burgess.
Who stars in 1976: Summer of... Heat?
The principal cast of 1976: Summer of... Heat includes Lennie James, Eddie Amoo, Tony Blackburn, Alastair Caldwell, Mick Channon.
When was 1976: Summer of... Heat released and how long is it?
1976: Summer of... Heat was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 1976: Summer of... Heat?
1976: Summer of... Heat holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).