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


