Danny Dyer's first big role after leaving Eastenders is airing on Channel 5 this week. Heat is a thriller set in Australia and surrounds the secrets and lies that emerge as two families come together for their annual summer holiday.
Heat unfolds against the backdrop of the looming Australian bushfire season. Actor Danny said he loved the idea of working in the sunshine after his nine years in Walford and jetted off to the other side of the world as soon as he wrapped his last scene as pub landlord Mick Carter.
He said: "I was straight in the deep end. Obviously, I wanted to work in the sunshine. I thought that would be a joyous thing in the winter."
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Read on to find all about Heat, its cast and when you can watch the new thriller:
What is the plot of Channel 5's Heat?
Danny plays Steve Cameron, who has been best friends with Brad since their bachelor days in the UK. Both emigrating to Australia where they met their wives and for nearly 20 years, the men and their families have reunited for an annual summer holiday.
This time they decide to meet at Brad’s recently built dream home for his wife Louise and son Kip in the Victorian highlands. Steve and wife Sarah, and teenage children, Mia and Tom, are impressed - but while the reunion is a warm one, tensions quickly simmer under the surface.
It soon emerges that Steve is hiding something, and Mia suspects he has been unfaithful. Meanwhile best mate Brad has a successful career, the big new house and the perfect life – or does he?
When does Heat start on Channel 5 and how many episodes are there?
The series starts on Tuesday, July 11 at 9pm on Channel 5. It will air every night this week at the same time on the same channel. Heat is a four-part series.
Where was Heat filmed?
The thriller was filmed on location in Victoria, Australia.
Channel 5 Heat full cast list
Danny Dyer plays Steve Cameron
Darren McMullen plays Brad Fisher
Pia Miranda plays Sarah Cameron
Jane Allsop plays Louise Fisher
Matia Marks plays Mia Cameron
Richie Morris plays Jet Calloway
Matteo Annetta plays Tom Cameron
Hunter Hayden plays Kip Fisher
Olympia Valance plays Sgt Angelos
Where have you seen the cast of Heat before?
Danny Dyer - The actor is now most famous for his nine years as Mick Carter in Eastenders. He has also had roles in Human Traffic and The Football Factory and recently presented game show The Wall.
Pia Miranda - The actress played Karen Oldman in Neighbours. She has also had roles in Wentworth and Mustangs FC.
Darren McMullen - The Scottish-Australian actor and presenter is best known for being the co-host of The Voice Australia. He has also appeared in dramas Doctor Doctor and Christmas on the Farm along with The Masked Singer Australia and The Celebrity Apprentice Australia.
Jane Allsop - Allsopp is best known for House Husbands, Mrs Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries and his Aussie drama Blue Heelers.
Matia Marks - Marks is a newcomer to TV and Heat is her first major role
Richie Morris - Soap fans will recognise the actor from his role as Levi Canning in Neighbours.
Matteo Annetta - Like Matia Marks, Annetta is a rising star and Heat is his first big part on TV
Hunter Hayden - Heat is Hunter's first TV role
Olympia Valance - The Australian actress and model made her acting debut in Neighbours, following in the footsteps of sister Holly. She has also had parts in Playing for Keeps and was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars.
Heat airs on Channel 5 at 9pm.
