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The Best Episodes of Heat of the Sun

Every episode of Heat of the Sun ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Heat of the Sun!

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Heat of the Sun is a police drama set in 1930s Kenya produced by Carlton Productions. Starring Trevor Eve as Superintendent Albert Tyburn, a Scotland Yard officer sent to Nairobi after a shooting, the show

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Heat of the Sun Season 1 Episode 1 - Private Lives
    8.0/10(80 votes)

    #1 - Private Lives

    S1:E1

    First in a period drama series set in Kenya during the 1930s. Ex-Scotland Yard detective Albert Tyburn arrives in Nairobi to set up a criminal investigation unit, after having shot a child murderer who avoided prosecution by claiming diplomatic immunity. He arouses the dislike of Police Commissioner Burkitt and almost immediately is plunged into investigating the disappearance and death of Lady Daphne Ellesmere. Ostensibly she died after being mauled by a lion, but Tyburn unearths anomalies in that theory and his investigations turn up adulteries, changed wills, abortion and drug trafficking connected with her. He is aided by Lady Daphne's sister Emma, an independent young woman who owns and runs an aeroplane. He finally discovers the series of events that led to Lady Daphne's death and traces the real murderer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Russell Lewis

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  2. Heat of the Sun Season 1 Episode 2 - Hide in Plain Sight
    7.9/10(63 votes)

    #2 - Hide in Plain Sight

    S1:E2

    Superintendent Albert Tyburn's (Trevor Eve) investigation of the death of a young African girl at local Christian mission pits him against a killer–and a powerful witch doctor who puts a curse on him. As Tyburn tries to shake off the frightening side effects of tribal wrath, he follows a trail of faked evidence, blackmail, and secret identities, certain it is leading him to something evil–but of what origin?

    Director:Diarmuid Lawrence
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Heat of the Sun Season 1 Episode 3 - The Sport of Kings
    7.9/10(65 votes)

    #3 - The Sport of Kings

    S1:E3

    Last of a three-part drama about a police chief sent to Kenya in the 1930s. After a millionaire is cleared of a murder charge, the charred remains of his body are found.

    Director:Paul Seed
    Writer:Russell Lewis

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Best Episodes Summary

"Private Lives" is the best rated episode of "Heat of the Sun". It scored 8/10 based on 80 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Russell Lewis, it aired on 1/28/1998. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Hide in Plain Sight".