Out of the Blue
THE HARD-HITTING BBC ONE POLICE DRAMA
1995 · 2 seasons · 12 eps · ★ 8.0 · Crime, Drama
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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.
Created by Bill Gallagher, Peter Bowker
Network: BBC One
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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 - I Ingrid Wells Sally Neville
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