THE HARD-HITTING BBC ONE POLICE DRAMA

Out of the Blue

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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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Languages: English

Starring Cast: Orla Brady, Peter Wight, Neil Dudgeon, Lennie James, Darrell D'Silva, Andy Rashleigh

Cast

Orla Brady

DS Rebecca Bennett

Peter Wight

DC Ron Ludlow

Neil Dudgeon

DC Marty Brazil

Lennie James

DC Bruce Hannaford

Darrell D'Silva

DC Warren Allen

Andy Rashleigh

DC Tony Bromley

Jonathan Duttine

DI Eric Temple

David Morrissey

DS Jim 'Lew' Lewyn

Ingrid Wells

Sally Neville

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