Channel 5 Heat: Full cast and when will it be on TV?

Danny Dyer is set to star in a new drama series from Channel 5 called Heat, in what will be his first role since leaving EastEnders at the end of 2022.

The story concerns Steve Cameron (Dyer), who is an English expatriate living in Australia with his family.

They are all about to embark on their annual holiday at his longtime friend Brad's (Darren McMullen) home.

On the Radio Times it says: "Although the pair have known each other's families for decades, this holiday is different as secrets and lies are revealed, with the threat of bushfires looming in the distance."

Speaking about the role to the Radio Times, Dyer said he thought it was "clever" what the writers had put together.

He added: They’ve set Steve up to be a bit rubbish… He goes to his best friend’s house who’s got this amazing, beautiful property and a beautiful wife, really got his s**t together."

Dyer continued: "Steve does love his mate but [Brad]’s sort of branded as the better version of Steve. As an audience, you’re watching this unfold and towards the end, there’s a real role reversal.

"I think, hopefully, you’re rooting for Steve and you’re rooting for his marriage and everything. There’s an awkwardness there but there’s little glimpses of the love between these two people."