About this programme
1/2. First in a two-part drama, starring Robert Carlyle. Rob Morrison, head of Atlantis Engineering, finds he must put aside personal issues when a crisis unfolds at the Thames Barrier. His ex-wife Sam is Director of Operations, and his estranged father Leonard a professor of engineering who warns the structure is potentially ineffective. But the trio must work together to avert the devastation facing London. As an evacuation of the capital begins, the Barrier is overwhelmed, wreaking devastation. Also starring Tom Courtenay, Jessalyn Gilsig and David Suchet.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Rob Morrison
- Robert Carlyle
- Sam Morrison
- Jessalyn Gilsig
- Leonard Morrison
- Tom Courtenay
- Patricia Nash
- Joanne Whalley
- DPM Campbell
- David Suchet
- Wyatt
- Martin Ball
- Keith Hoskins
- Nigel Planer
- Nikki Fuller
- Poppy Miller
- Army liaison officer
- Pip Torrens
- Johnson
- Peter Wight
- General Ashcroft
- David Hayman
- Penny
- Susan Woolridge
- Neil
- Ralph Brown
- Mel
- Jade Davidson
- Zak
- Tom Hardy
- Bill
- Angus Barnett
- Frank
- John Benfield
- Commander Bryant
- Rob Dixon
- Arthur Moyes
- Gottfried John
- Christine
- Chrissie Cotterill
- Claire
- Sara Langridge
Crew
- Director
- Tony Mitchell
- Executive Producer
- Ewa Radwanska
- Producer
- Michael Prupas
- Producer
- Philip Key
- Producer
- Genevieve Hofmeyr
- Producer
- Peter McAleese
- Producer
- Justin Bodle
- Writer
- Justin Bodle
- Writer
- Matthew Cope
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