Where to watch Hot Summer Night (1959) in the UK
Hot Summer Night (1959) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from BFI Player. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Hot Summer Night.
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John SlaterJack Palmer -
Lloyd ReckordSonny Lincoln -
Ruth DunningNell Palmer -
Scott HarroldOld Man
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Joyce HowardJudy Gomez -
Andrée MellyKathie Palmer
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Richard WalterFrank Stephens
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Hot Summer Night (1959) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.
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