''The Smoke'' is a

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that debuted on

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on 20 February 2014. The show is written by

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and stars

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and

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. The show was cancelled after one season.

Plot

The series describes the high-adrenaline adventures of White Watch, a team of London firefighters. Leading the crew is Kev, a good man injured and betrayed during the worst fire of his career. Standing by Kev's side as he returns to work is his gutsy girlfriend Trish and his cocksure friend and fellow firefighter Mal. Other members of the crew include the fearless Ziggy and the mysterious new boy Dennis.

Cast

Main

as Kev Allison, the leader of White Watch. *

as Trish Tooley, Kev's supportive girlfriend. *

as Mal Milligan, a member of White Watch and Kev's best friend. *

as Dennis "Asbo" Severs, the rookie of White Watch with a troubled past. *

Pippa Bennett-Warner Philippa Elaine Fanti Bennett-Warner (born 23 July 1988) is a British actress. She was nominated for an Ian Charleson Award in 2010 for her performance as Cordelia in Michael Grandage's production of ''King Lear'', and long-listed for Best Actre ...

as Ziggy Brown, a member of White Watch. *

Gerard Kearns Gerard Kearns (born 4 October 1984) is an English actor. He is best known as Ian Gallagher in '' Shameless''. Career Kearns starred in the film '' The Mark of Cain'', for Film4 Productions, based on British soldiers' abuse of Iraqi prisoner ...

as Little Al, a member of White Watch. *

Dorian Lough Dorian Tristan Lough (born 27 April 1966 in Kensington, London) is an English actor who appeared as DS Dave Satchell in ''Trial & Retribution''. He has also played Ray Taylor in ''EastEnders''. Lough is also known for starring in the music vide ...

as Billy "Mince", a member of White Watch. *David Walmsley as Rob, a member of White Watch. *Martyn Ellis as Big Al, station manager.

Recurring

*Amit Shah as Nick Chandrakala, White Watch Commander. *Sam Gittins as Gog, the one responsible for Kev's accident. *

Sinead Matthews Sinead Matthews (born ) is an English actress whose credits include film, television and stage. Her notable TV roles include Marcia Williams in ''The Crown''. She was born in Coventry, England, and attended Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School i ...

as Julia Tooley, Trish's sister. *

Elizabeth Berrington Elizabeth Berrington (born 3 August 1970) is an English actress and graduate of the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art; she is best known for her roles as Ruby Fry in '' Waterloo Road'', Paula Kosh in '' Stella'', Mel Debrou in ''Moving Wall ...

as Pauline Pynchon, a therapist.

Episodes

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Smoke, The 2010s British drama television series 2014 British television series debuts 2014 British television series endings Sky UK original programming Television shows set in London Television series by Endemol Television series about firefighting