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''Out of the Blue'' is a British
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series, set and filmed in
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, and broadcast on
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between 23 May 1995, and 9 September 1996. A total of twelve episodes were broadcast across two series. John Hannah and
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starred as the main protagonists in each respective series. ''Out of the Blue'' follows a team of detectives at Brazen Gate CID through grisly murder cases, clashes with an already-divided community and through the dramas of their personal lives. The series ultimately received acclaim from critics, but did not pull in the expected viewing figures, and was subsequently axed after the second series. The complete series is due for release on DVD by Simply Media 10 July 2017. ''Out of the Blue'' was billed as a "hard-hitting police drama", and was noted as the BBC's second attempt to rival ''
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''. Series script editor Claire Elliot said of the series; " ut of the Blueis a contemporary, gritty, urban reality. It's tight script, fast-paced direction and strong cast make for powerful and compulsive viewing". The series was shot entirely on film. At the time, the
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also described the series as "the British answer to '' Homicide: Life on the Street''". The lack of viewers for the series, which led to its untimely demise, was blamed on the fact that "viewers at the time seemed uncomfortable with the hand held camera work and bleak
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back drop." Writers Bill Gallagher and Peter Bowker said at the time that they were "more interested in character development than plot". However, the series was acclaimed for dealing with strong topics including male rape and euthanasia.


Plot

Ambitious DS Franky Drinkall ( John Hannah)'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 (
Orla Brady Orla Brady (born 28 March 1961) is an Irish theatre, television, and film actress born in Dublin. She has been nominated for several awards from the Irish Film & Television Academy for her work in televised programs, as well as starring in the ...
) gives an ever-present emotional charge as she finds herself the subject of both PC Alex Holder (
Stephen Billington Stephen Billington (born 10 December 1964) is an English actor, best known for playing Greg Kelly in ''Coronation Street'' (for which he won the 1999 British Soap Award for Villain of the Year). Career Born in Farnworth, Lancashire, Billingto ...
)'s and DC Warren Allen (
Darrell D'Silva Darrell Fitzgerald D'Silva (born 5 January 1964) is a British film and theatre actor, notable for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Early life and education D'Silva was born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. He is of Italian, Portugue ...
)'s affections. DC Marty Brazil (
Neil Dudgeon Neil is a masculine name of Gaelic and Irish origin. The name is an anglicisation of the Irish ''Niall'' which is of disputed derivation. The Irish name may be derived from words meaning "cloud", "passionate", "victory", "honour" or "champion".. A ...
) is the joker of the group. The second season sees the arrival of troubled DS Jim Llewyn (
David Morrissey David Mark Joseph Morrissey (born 21 June 1964) is an English actor and filmmaker. Described by the British Film Institute as "one of the most versatile English actors of his generation", he is noted for the meticulous preparation and research h ...
), who seems to be working to his own agenda.


Cast

*
John Duttine John Arthur Duttine (born 15 March 1949) is an English actor noted for his roles on stage, films and television. He is well known for his role as Sgt George Miller in '' Heartbeat'' and also Bill Masen in the TV series ''The Day of the Triffid ...
as DI Eric Temple (Series 1–2) *
Orla Brady Orla Brady (born 28 March 1961) is an Irish theatre, television, and film actress born in Dublin. She has been nominated for several awards from the Irish Film & Television Academy for her work in televised programs, as well as starring in the ...
as DS Rebecca "Becky" Bennett (Series 1–2) * John Hannah as DS Franky Drinkall (Series 1) *
David Morrissey David Mark Joseph Morrissey (born 21 June 1964) is an English actor and filmmaker. Described by the British Film Institute as "one of the most versatile English actors of his generation", he is noted for the meticulous preparation and research h ...
as DS Jim Llewyn (Series 2) *
Darrell D'Silva Darrell Fitzgerald D'Silva (born 5 January 1964) is a British film and theatre actor, notable for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Early life and education D'Silva was born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. He is of Italian, Portugue ...
as DC Warren Allen (Series 1–2) *
Neil Dudgeon Neil is a masculine name of Gaelic and Irish origin. The name is an anglicisation of the Irish ''Niall'' which is of disputed derivation. The Irish name may be derived from words meaning "cloud", "passionate", "victory", "honour" or "champion".. A ...
as DC Marty Brazil (Series 1–2) * Andy Rashleigh as DC Tony Bromley (Series 1–2) *
Lennie James Lennie Michael James (born 11 October 1965) is a British actor, screenwriter, and playwright. His work includes playing Morgan Jones in the television series, '' The Walking Dead'' and in its spin-off, '' Fear the Walking Dead'', and starring ...
as DC Bruce Hannaford (Series 1–2) * Peter Wight as DC Ron Ludlow (Series 1–2) *
Stephen Billington Stephen Billington (born 10 December 1964) is an English actor, best known for playing Greg Kelly in ''Coronation Street'' (for which he won the 1999 British Soap Award for Villain of the Year). Career Born in Farnworth, Lancashire, Billingto ...
as PC Alex Holder (Series 1) *
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as Dr Innocent Adesigbin (Series 1)


Episodes


Series 1 (1995)


Series 2 (1996)


References


External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Out of the Blue (1995 TV series) BBC television dramas 1995 British television series debuts 1996 British television series endings 1990s British drama television series Television shows set in Sheffield British crime drama television series English-language television shows Serial drama television series