Waiting for the Out (2026)
Synopsis
A philosopher begins teaching a class of men in prison. Each week, Dan leads discussions about dominance, freedom, luck and other topics that have troubled philosophers for thousands of years – topics that gain a new meaning when seen through the prisoners' eyes - both igniting passions and creating tension.
First Air Date: 2026-01-03
Last Air Date: 2026-02-07
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 6
Networks: BBC One
Top Cast
- Josh Finan as Dan
- Stephen Wight as Lee
- Phil Daniels as Frank
- Gerard Kearns as Dad
- Daniel Monks as Jamie Lawson
Seasons
Series 1 (2026)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Men
Philosophy teacher Dan’s first day working in prison hits harder than expected – awakening something paternal and revealing he’s underestimated both his students and his past.
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Ep. 2: Luck
Dan is plunged into a tense rescue mission and glimpses the brutal life Lee escaped. An unexpected encounter allows Dan to help an inmate in a surprising way.
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Ep. 3: Dominance
Haunted by memories of his absent father, Dan pushes his mother for answers she won’t give. When Keith presents a lead, Dan spirals into obsession, straining family ties as he unravels at a dinner party.
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Ep. 4: Cursed
Dan runs the risk of hurting those closest to him when he receives a tip-off on his dad’s whereabouts. A reckless mistake shows he’s more like his father than he thought.
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Ep. 5: Destiny
As Dan’s crisis deepens, his actions threaten his entire future, leaving him caught between who he was and who he fears he is destined to be.
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Ep. 6: Escape
With his future hanging by a thread, Dan is forced to make a decision – will he break the cycle, or is he doomed to repeat the past?
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