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." Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. Read on to find all about Heat, its cast and when you can watch the new thriller: 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.
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