During a long, hot summer on the Thamesmead Estate in Southeast London, three teenagers edge towards adulthood.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Glen BerryJamie Gangel | Jamie Gangel |
 Scott NealSteven Pearce | Steven Pearce |
 Linda HenrySandra Gangel | Sandra Gangel |
 Tameka EmpsonLeah | Leah |
 Ben DanielsTony | Tony |
 Meera SyalMiss Chauhan | Miss Chauhan |
 Garry CooperRonnie Pearce | Ronnie Pearce |
| JJeillo EdwardsRose | Rose |
| TTerry DugganKevin | Kevin |
 Anna KarenMarlene | Marlene |
| JJulia-Lee SmithGina | Gina |
| DDaniel BowersTrevor | Trevor |
| MMartin WalshMr Bennett | Mr Bennett |
| JJonathan HarveyPetra | Petra |
 Marlene SidawayBetty | Betty |
 John BenfieldRodney Barr | Rodney Barr |
| JJohn SavageLenny | Lenny |
| LLiane WareClaire | Claire |
| SSophie StantonLouise | Louise |
| CCatherine SandersonKelly | Kelly |
| OOzdemir MamodeallySlasher | Slasher |
 Beth GoddardBrewery Official | Brewery Official |
 Davyd HarriesBrewery Official | Brewery Official |
| AAndrew FraserJayson | Jayson |
| DDave LynnDrag Performer | Drag Performer |