Out of the Blue
“THE HARD-HITTING BBC ONE POLICE DRAMA”
Ambitious DS Franky Drinkall's life is turned upside down when he is diagnosed with epilepsy. His refusal to accept his condition leads him into a downward spiral and ultimately to his demise. DS Rebecca Bennett gives an ever-present emotional charge as she finds herself the subject of both PC Holder's and DC Allen's affections.
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Out of the Blue DVD Trailer - BBC police drama starring John Hannah, Lennie James, David Morrissey
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Survivor
23-05-199550 minA terminally ill cancer patient is found murdered in hospital. Bennett and Allen are sent to investigate a violent rape, but the victim knows more than she's prepared to admit.
- Ep 2
2.Lights Out
30-05-199550 minHannaford raises concerns about Drinkall's health. Bennett and Allen are puzzled as to why someone should be collecting the mail and bringing fresh flowers to a man dead for two mo...
- Ep 3
3.Lion's Den
06-06-199550 minAn investigation into pornographic images found on Ludlow's daughter's computer leads to a murder scene. Hannaford starts to feel the pressure and Drinkall refuses to take a back s...
- Ep 4
4.Last Bus to Nowhere
13-06-199550 minA woman is found dead in a bus shelter outside her own home, but the neighbours are reluctant to get involved. Drinkall's disappearance leads his colleagues to reopen an old case,...
- Ep 5
5.Death Friday
20-06-199550 minRelations are strained between Ludlow and Brazil after Ludlow discovers who spilled the beans on his affair. They find themselves in further trouble when the suspect they've just a...
- Ep 6
6.Under the Skin
27-06-199550 minA murder inquiry is close to the officers at Brazen Gate CID; tempers fray as they search for Drinkall's killer. The discovery of an old tape of a suspect being interviewed provide...
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