Heatwave (2005)
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.
Release Date: May 11, 2005
Cast
- Bernard Hill - Narrator (voice)
- Amber Sealey - Erica Kay
- Sarah Hadland - Pippa Connors
- Graham Padden - Dr. Matthew Hooper
- Malcolm Scates - David Hedges
- Emma Hitching - Michelle Hodges
- Dylan Fielding - Mondi Richardson
- Jacqueline de Peza - Eva St. Claire
- Leanne Best - Loz Garrett
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 stars in Heatwave?
- Heatwave stars Bernard Hill, Amber Sealey, Sarah Hadland, Graham Padden, Malcolm Scates, Emma Hitching.
- Where was Heatwave produced?
- Heatwave was produced in United Kingdom.