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White Heat

White Heat

7 friends. 4 decades. A generation of change.

20125.71 Season6 EpisodesEnded

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.

Created by Paula Milne
Written by Paula Milne
Produced by Elinor Day
NetworksBBC Two

Top Cast

MyAnna Buring

MyAnna Buring

Lilly

Sam Claflin

Sam Claflin

Jack

Michael Kitchen

Michael Kitchen

Jack (present day)

Lindsay Duncan

Lindsay Duncan

Lilly (present day)

Claire Foy

Claire Foy

Charlotte

David Gyasi

David Gyasi

Victor

Hugh Quarshie

Hugh Quarshie

Victor (present day)

Jessica Gunning

Jessica Gunning

Orla

Sorcha Cusack

Sorcha Cusack

Orla (present day)

Reece Ritchie

Reece Ritchie

Jay

Themes & Keywords

london, englandroommatesminiseriesgroup of friends

About White Heat

White Heat is a drama, war & politics series that first aired in 2012 exploring themes of london, england, roommates, miniseries, group of friends. Created by Paula Milne, it stars MyAnna Buring, Sam Claflin, Michael Kitchen. 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.

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