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Heat of the Sun 

| Crime, Drama, Mystery | TV Mini-Series (1998– )
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Set in the 1930s, a former Scotland Yard detective is sent to colonial Kenya to head the new criminal investigation unit.

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Trevor Eve, Susannah Harker, Michael Byrne | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Series cast summary:
Trevor Eve ...  Supt. Albert Tyburn 3 episodes, 1998
Susannah Harker ...  Emma Fitzgerald 3 episodes, 1998
Michael Byrne ...  Police Comm. Ronald Burkitt 3 episodes, 1998
Julian Rhind-Tutt ...  Asst. Supt. James Valentine 3 episodes, 1998
Freddie Annobil-Dodoo ...  Cpl. Jonah Karinde / ... 3 episodes, 1998
David Horovitch ...  Dr. Emil Mueller 3 episodes, 1998
Sean Gallagher ...  Chico de Ville 3 episodes, 1998
Diana Rigg ...  Herself - Mystery Presenter 3 episodes, 1998
Shaheen Jassat Shaheen Jassat ...  Sub Inspector Singh / ... 3 episodes, 1998
Cathryn Harrison ...  Charlotte Elliott 3 episodes, 1998
Paul Brooke ...  Sir Rex Willoughby 2 episodes, 1998
Hywell Williams Hywell Williams ...  Judge 2 episodes, 1998
James Neill James Neill ...  Clerk of the Court 2 episodes, 1998
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Storyline

Former Scotland Yard detective Albert Tyburn is sent to colonial Nairobi, as the head of a new criminal investigation unit. Murder, arson, blackmail, slave-trading, and secret passions await him in 1930's Kenya. As he faces off against the pompous elitist expatriate community, he finds allies in Constable Jonah Karinde, Assistant Superintendent James Valentine, and Emma Fitzgerald, a spirited, strong-willed biplane pilot. This dark and twisting series encompass three cases: "Private Lives," "Hide in Plain Sight," and "The Sport of Kings." Written by L. Hamre

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Plot Keywords:

scotland yard | investigation | colonial | 1930s | kenya | See All (34) »

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Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 January 1999 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Heat of the Sun See more »

Filming Locations:

Zimbabwe

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Carlton UK Productions,WGBH See more »
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Goofs

The action takes place in 1931 yet the plane Emma flies is a De Havilland Tiger Moth introduced in 1932. The plane carries 'Z-' identifiers of today's Zimbabwe and a very modern VHF antenna on the fuselage. See more »

Quotes

Asst. Supt. James Valentine: [repeated] The next one kills you.
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Q: I believe Emma's brilliant yellow (and beautiful) biplane was a de Havilland 'Tiger Moth' - confirm anyone?
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The atmosphere of Kenya is portrayed with such accuracy that it leaves me homesick.
2 February 1999 | by Crunch – See all my reviews

From every aspect this programme is tremendous. I am mesmerized whilst watching and sad when it ends. The attitudes of social stature are clearly portrayed. I find this highly enjoyable.
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