TV series
Out of the Blue
1995–1996, English, on BBC One. Created by Bill Gallagher & Peter Bowker.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1996
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Latest episode
S2 E6: Stem the Tide
Aired 9 September 1996
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Bill GallagherCreator
- Peter BowkerCreator
- Orla BradyDS Rebecca Bennett · 12 ep
- Peter WightDC Ron Ludlow · 12 ep
- Neil DudgeonDC Marty Brazil · 12 ep
- Lennie JamesDC Bruce Hannaford · 12 ep
- Darrell D'SilvaDC Warren Allen · 12 ep
- Andy RashleighDC Tony Bromley · 12 ep
- John DuttineDI Eric Temple · 12 ep
- John HannahDS Franky Drinkall · 6 ep
- Stephen BillingtonPC Alex Holder · 6 ep
- Pauline BlackDr Innocent Adesigbin · 6 ep
- David MorrisseyDS Jim 'Lew' Lewyn · 6 ep
- Ingrid WellsSally Neville · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 23 May 1995
- Last aired
- 9 September 1996
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Out of the Blue: quick answers
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How many seasons of Out of the Blue are there?
Out of the Blue has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Out of the Blue finished?
Yes. Out of the Blue ended in 1996, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Out of the Blue on?
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Out of the Blue parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Out of the Blue?
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Who created Out of the Blue?
Out of the Blue was created by Bill Gallagher and Peter Bowker and stars Orla Brady, Peter Wight, Neil Dudgeon.