Waiting For The Out
Waiting For The Out is a TV show on BBC1. Freedom isn’t always on the outside. Teaching in prison, Dan obsesses over his own choices and confronts his turbulent past. Provocative, moving drama by writer Dennis Kelly. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 3 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in January 2026.
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Waiting For The Out
As childhood memories resurface and Dan’s obsessive behaviour intensifies, an offer to learn more about their father puts strain on his relationship with Lee.
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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.
Philosophy teacher Dan’s first day working in prison hits harder than expected – awakening something paternal and revealing he has underestimated both his students and his past.