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1976: Summer of... Heat

Documentary looking at the heatwave of 1976. The longest driest spell on record led to drought, water rationing and forest fires. As the country sweltered, tensions rose.

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58 minutes

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Sat 13 Jun 2026 21:30
BBC Four

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