That Summer Day (2006)
A children's drama depicting six children's fictional experiences at a London comprehensive on Thursday 7th July, played against the backdrop of real news footage and the events of that day. New-boy Jack befriends the troubled Ben and is drawn into a perilous journey across London to find Ben's Dad at Liverpool Street. Meanwhile, musicians Ayesha and Perry's school trip to play at a competition is cancelled due to the bombs and they find themselves battling Kelly, the school bully. Kelly's friend Marie makes a choice about who she wants to be, finally standing up to Kelly when the Muslim Ayesha is the victim of religious and racial prejudice.
Director: Jon East
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Sanchez Adams as Ben |
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Michael Curtis Parsons as Jack |
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Rhea Karimpanal as Ayesha |
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Rosie Mahoney as Kelly |
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Perry Millward as Mike |
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Susan Wokoma as Marie (as Susie Wokoma) |
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Jay Brown as Chip Shop Lad |
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Martine Brown as Jack's Mum |
| Writing | Clive Bradley | Writer |
| Directing | Jon East | Director |
