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.

"THE HARD-HITTING BBC ONE POLICE DRAMA"

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Series 11995

7.611865h

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Series 21996

8.07765h

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Cast

Neil Dudgeon DC Marty Brazil, Marty Brazil

Lennie James Bruce Hannaford, DC Bruce Hannaford

Peter Wight DC Ron Ludlow, Ron Ludlow

Orla Brady DS Rebecca Bennett, Rebecca Bennett

Andy Rashleigh DC Tony Bromley, Tony Bromley

Darrell D'Silva DC Warren Allen, Warren Allen

John Duttine DI Eric Temple, Eric Temple

David Morrissey DS Jim 'Lew' Lewyn

John Hannah Franky Drinkall

Stephen Billington Alex Holder

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