Jacko, a respected union man, is fighting for the promotion of a Jamaican colleague to chargehand, but when his daughter brings home her black boyfriend, he realises that racial prejudice is rife within his own home. This powerful drama exposes the deep-seated racial tensions hidden in British family life during the late 1950s. Written for the stage by Unity Theatre's Ted Willis, this television recording was filmed a few weeks after the play's successful West End run, and most of the stage cast repeat their roles here, including the terrific John Slater, Andree Melly and Lloyd Reckord. The drama's interracial kiss is probably the first to be shown on British TV.
Credits
Hot Summer Night Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Lloyd Reckord
He was 29, 86 years old when he died
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as Sonny Lincoln |
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John Slater
He was 42, 58 years old when he died
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as Jack Palmer |
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Ruth Dunning
She was 47, 71 years old when she died
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as Nell Palmer |
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Andrée Melly
She was 26, now 91 years old
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as Kathie Palmer |
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Joyce Howard
She was 36, 88 years old when she died
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as Judy Gomez |
Hot Summer Night Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Sydney Newman as Producer. He was 41 (80) years old when He died
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Production |
