Out of the Blue

Out of the Blue

THE HARD-HITTING BBC ONE POLICE DRAMA

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.

CrimeDrama

Seasons

1. Survivor

Air Date: 1995-05-23

A terminally ill cancer patient is found murdered in his hospital bed. Becky and Warren are sent to investigate a violent rape case, but the victim knows more than she is prepared to admit.

2. Lights Out

Air Date: 1995-05-30

Bruce raises concerns about Frankie's health. Warren & Becky are puzzled as to why someone should be collecting the mail and bringing fresh flowers to a man who's been dead for 2 months. Frankie follows up a tip-off about a planned robbery on a pub. Marty takes matters into his own hands after a suspect gives him the run-around, but gets more than he expects in return.

3. Lion's Den

Air Date: 1995-06-06

An investigation into the origin of pornographic images found on Ron's daughter's computer leads the team to a murder scene. Bruce starts to feel the pressure and Frankie refuses to take a back seat, despite having been suspended from duty.

4. Last Bus to Nowhere

Air Date: 1995-06-13

A woman is found dead in a bus shelter outside her own home, but the neighbours are reluctant to get involved. Frankie's disappearance leads his colleagues to reopen an old case, after it becomes apparent that Frankie has been running his own inquiry. A shop-keeper at the end of his tether resorts to drastic action in order to be taken seriously. Ron's personal life becomes the talk of the department after Marty reveals Ron's secret.

5. Death Friday

Air Date: 1995-06-20

Relations are strained between Ron and Marty after Ron discovers who spilled the beans on his affair. They find themselves in further trouble when the suspect they've just arrested collapses of a heart attack. Members of a hostile and divided community seem intent on blaming each other when a prominent human rights lawyer is shot and her body moved from the scene of the crime. Frankie tries to strike a deal with his informant in order to find out who supplied the gun. Not satisfied with the results, he goes it alone and goes undercover on his own private mission – with devastating results.

6. Under the Skin

Air Date: 1995-06-27

A murder inquiry is close to the hearts of the officers at Brazen Gate CID; tempers become frayed as they search for their colleague's killer. The discovery of an old tape of a suspect being interviewed provides a way for the department to come to terms with their loss.

1. Fake

Air Date: 1996-08-05

A young couple, Matt & Joanne, report that their child has been snatched from the bus station, but none of the witness statements tie up with their story. A photo processing plant alerts the police to photographs of a bound and gagged woman, but the owner of the photos vehemently denies having anything to do with them. His traumatised daughter, Lucy, appears to be hiding something and turns to Warren for comfort.

2. True Colours

Air Date: 1996-08-12

The murder of taxi firm owner, Mr Sidikki, reveals a tangled web of lies surrounding a family feud. Bruce comes under pressure when father's illness starts to interfere with his police work. Marty prepares for his interview with the adoption agency.

3. Safety Box

Air Date: 1996-08-19

Ron and Marty investigate a male rape. Warren tries to solve the mystery of money that has fallen from the ceiling of a snooker hall.

4. Gun and Nail

Air Date: 1996-08-26

Warren and Becky try to convict drug dealer Tommy Defty for trashing the home of a local informant.

5. Shooting Ducks

Air Date: 1996-09-02

Jim investigates the fatal beating of a homeless person, and the poisoning of several others.

6. Stem the Tide

Air Date: 1996-09-09

Bruce investigates the death of a fifteen-year-old prostitute. Her mother Fran implicates local boxer, Vinnie Harper.

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Rating

0.0/10

Release Date

1995-05-23

Episodes

12 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Orla Brady

Orla Brady

D.S. Rebecca 'Becky' Bennett

Lennie James

Lennie James

Bruce Hannaford

Darrell D'Silva

Darrell D'Silva

D.C. Warren Allen

Neil Dudgeon

Neil Dudgeon

D.C. Marty Brazil

Peter Wight

Peter Wight

D.C. Ron Ludlow

Andy Rashleigh

Andy Rashleigh

D.C. Tony Bromley

Nicola Stephenson

Nicola Stephenson

Lucy Shaw

David Morrissey

David Morrissey

D.S. Jim 'Lew' Llewyn

Ingrid Wells

Ingrid Wells

Sally Neville

Jonathan Duttine

Jonathan Duttine

D.I. Eric Temple