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Duration
45 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 5 of 6

Quick Summary

Dan's crisis deepens, putting the entirety of his future in jeopardy. His increasingly desperate actions threaten to unravel everything he has worked for. A confrontation with his past leaves him suspended between the person he once was and the future he fears he is destined to become.

About This Program

The piece in question is a television programme presented as a single episode, centred on the character Dan and the escalating turmoil that surrounds him. It follows his personal journey as the narrative unfolds, keeping the focus tightly on his internal and external struggles. As the episode progresses, Dan’s personal crisis intensifies, and the choices he makes begin to imperil everything he has worked towards. His actions, driven by the growing pressure of the situation, start to cast a long shadow over his prospects, putting his whole future at risk. A pivotal moment arrives when Dan is forced to face elements of his own history. This confrontation with his past pulls him into a stark dilemma, leaving him suspended between the person he once was and the version of himself he dreads becoming. The clash with former memories forces him to reckon with the possibility that his present path may be steering him toward an unwanted destiny. Ultimately, the episode leaves Dan caught in a precarious balance, torn between his former identity and the ominous future he fears. The tension between who he used to be and who he thinks he is destined to become drives the core of the story, underscoring the fragile nature of his situation as the crisis deepens.

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Waiting for the Out broadcasts on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD at 2:30am, Friday, 6 February 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)

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Production Details

Runtime45 mins
DirectorBen Palmer

Cast & Crew

BP
Ben PalmerDirector
KH
Ken HornProducer
RR
Ric Rentonas Wallace Robson
PD
Phil Danielsas Frank Gifford
SS
Samantha Spiroas Gail Stewer
AF
Alex Fernsas Keith McKellar
RA
Ronke Adekoluejoas Officer Stephens
DM
Daniel Monksas Jamie Lawson
JA
Josef Altinas Greg Turner
SM
Steven Meoas Daniel 'Macca' McKenzie
RR
Ric Rentonas Wallace Robson
TM
Tom Moutchias Tom 'Junior' Kouame Jr
NT
Nima Taleghanias Malik Zahir
JF
Josh Finanas Dan Stewer
DS
David Stolleras Officer Campbell
NB
Neal Barryas Officer Guthrie
FS
Flora Spencer-Longhurstas Young Gail Stewer
LL
Lynott Lord Cassidyas Young Dan Stewer
FW
Frances Witteringas Dan's Nan
JF
Jon Fosteras Charlie Leatherhead
KS
Kieran Stokesas Prison worker
CR
Charlie Rixas Zac Colton
SW
Stephen Wightas Lee Gifford
GK
Gerard Kearnsas Dan's dad
JF
Janet FeatherstoneExecutive-producer
KC
Katie CarpenterExecutive-producer
AW
Andy WestExecutive-producer
CF
Chris FryExecutive-producer
DK
Dennis KellyExecutive-producer