White Heat
“7 friends. 4 decades. A generation of change.”
Series Overview
In 1965, seven students meet and, despite being an assorted mix of people, become friends while they share a flat together in London. As time passes, their lives intertwine with each other as they feel the impact of political developments and the outbreak of war and disease.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
57 min per episode
2012 – 2012
Premiered: Thu, Mar 8, 2012
Paula MilneLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “The Sea of Trees”
As the action moves to 1990, Jack decides to sell the flat, so Orla organises a final get-together for the friends. Victor is the last to arrive, bringing with him a revelation that stirs up old ghosts and secrets from the past - but that proves to be only the beginning in an evening of shocking confessions and angry truths. Finally, back in 2012, the sixth flatmate arrives to help - and it is clear that the consequences of that day 22 years earlier still haunt them. Claire Foy, Sam Claflin, MyAnna Buring and Lee Ingleby star.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dramaville Presents WHITE HEAT New Series TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-26
Cast & Creators
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MyAnna Buring
Lilly
Sam Claflin
Jack
Michael Kitchen
Jack (present day)
Lindsay Duncan
Lilly (present day)
Claire Foy
Charlotte
David Gyasi
Victor
Hugh Quarshie
Victor (present day)
Jessica Gunning
Orla
Sorcha Cusack
Orla (present day)
Reece Ritchie
Jay
Ramon Tikaram
Jay (present day)
Lee Ingleby
Alan
Paul Copley
Alan (present day)
Akshay Kumar
Aasif
Rebecca Calder
Alicia
Tamsin Greig
Beth
Juliet Stevenson
Charlotte
Julian Barratt
Derek Bowden
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Alexander
Paula Milne
Adrian Johnston
Roy Sharman
Lucy Richer, Kate Bartlett, Paula Milne, Elinor Day
Department Leadership Roster
John Alexander
Director
Paula Milne
Writer
Roy Sharman
Editor
Elinor Day
Producer
Will Hughes-Jones
Production Design
Adrian Johnston
Original Music Composer
Stephanie Collie
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is White Heat about?
In 1965, seven students meet and, despite being an assorted mix of people, become friends while they share a flat together in London. As time passes, their lives intertwine with each other as they feel the impact of political developments and the outbreak of war and disease.
How many seasons does White Heat have?
White Heat comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in White Heat?
Key cast members in White Heat include MyAnna Buring, Sam Claflin, Michael Kitchen, Lindsay Duncan, Claire Foy.
Who created or directed White Heat?
White Heat was developed and directed by John Alexander.