Where to watch Heatwave (2005) in the UK
Heatwave (2005) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 19 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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.
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Is Heatwave on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — Heatwave (2005) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Heatwave (2005) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Disney+
No — Heatwave (2005) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Heatwave.
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Bernard HillNarrator (voice) -
Leanne BestLoz Garrett -
Priyanga BurfordDr. Abby Granger -
Craig ConwayRoy Abbott -
Dylan FieldingMondi Richardson
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Bernard GallagherBill Collins -
Sarah HadlandPippa Connors -
Emma HitchingMichelle Hodges
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Heatwave — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Heatwave for free in the UK?
Heatwave (2005) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.
Is Heatwave on Netflix in the UK?
No — Heatwave (2005) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Is Heatwave on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Heatwave (2005) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Is Heatwave on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Heatwave (2005) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
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