The Flood - Robert Carlyle tries to save London
Friday, 2 May 2008
A storm of hurricane-like proportions crashes into the coast, devastating the town of Wick in Scotland. It gets worse as a flood sets in and destroys everything in its path.
The tidal reading is getting higher and a flood warning is put out as homes are destroyed and casualties increase.
Meanwhile in London everything is calm and the city shines in all its glory – its architecture, iconic river and the impressive edifice of the Thames Barrier gleaming in the sunlight.
Back in the sleepy village of Wick the flood is getting worse. It is all over the news showing shocking images of houses submerged and the death toll is increasing.
Rob Morrison (Robert Carlyle) head of Atlantis Engineering is contacted by one of his staff who is in Wick where he is experiencing firsthand the extent of the damages as the storm continues.
It is a normal day at the Thames Barrier in London and Sam (Jesslyn Gilsig) is getting on with her day to day duties. She is fully aware of the storm in Wick and is keeping a close eye on the tidal gauges.
The Deputy Prime Minister (David Suchet) is being informed about the extent of the storm in Wick. His advisors are telling him the worst is over, but is it?
He decides to visit the area to see first hand what destruction this storm has brought with it. He can not believe his eyes when he sees the casualties and it hits him how serious this really is.
This episode is on ITV1, Sunday 4 May 2008 @ 8.05-10.05pm.
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