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Waiting for the Out
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Drama starring Josh Finan as a teacher leading a philosophy class in a prison, a job that forces him to question his own past
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rolenameDan StewerJosh Finan
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Will there be a Waiting for the Out season 2?
The first season was based on Andy West's memoir, The Life Inside.
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Is Waiting for the Out based on a true story?
The six-part drama series is airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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Waiting for the Out and House of Guinness favourites join starry cast of BBC's The Ministry of Time adaptation
Sophy star Aoife Hinds's parents have also joined the cast.
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Waiting for the Out cast: Josh Finan and Phil Daniels star in the BBC drama
The drama's cast also includes Stephen Wight and Samantha Spiro in key roles.
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Waiting for the Out writer explains the show's take on masculinity as not being a "huge problem"
"We have got into a habit of, we can't see everyone's difficulties, we have to see one person's difficulty or the other. I think that's really negative."
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Waiting for the Out review: Sensational drama tackles masculinity, the justice system with welcome nuance
The funny, powerful series is a phenomenal start to a new year of TV.
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Waiting for the Out star talks filming in a real prison – with the real person his character is based on
Josh Finan plays Dan, who is based on the real-life prison philosophy teacher Andy West.
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Waiting for the Out writer reveals chances of a second season – and whether it would stray from the book
Dennis Kelly has adapted the memoir by Andy West, The Life Inside.
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Waiting for the Out author reveals new BBC drama doesn’t avoid the "moral complexity" of characters in prison
He grew up in the shadow of crime but chose philosophy instead – now Andy West’s prison-honed memoir is reimagined as a humane, darkly funny BBC drama about guilt, freedom and the lives lived behind bars.
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Industry star on how season 4 relationship is "spinning out of control"
What does the future hold for Yasmin and Henry?
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The Responder star's new BBC drama based on "deeply emotional" true story gets release date confirmed
The series is just weeks away!
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New Ted Lasso favourite confirmed to lead "gripping, edge-of-the-seat" crime thriller
The likes of Brendan Coyle and Rachel Shenton also star.
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Happy Valley icon Sarah Lancashire confirmed for "uttterly compelling" witch drama on Netflix
Lancashire will lead the cast of Witch Hunt, which comes from The Split creator Abi Morgan.
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Gary Lineker and Chicken Shop Date's Amelia Dimoldenberg confirmed for Edinburgh TV Festival 2026
The pair will appear back-to-back on day one of the event.
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Gavin & Stacey star in first look at BBC's new "big character-driven comedy"
Bill's Included will be coming to screens soon.
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New Doctor Who adventure confirmed for Derek Jacobi as he returns to Master role
The War Master: Deeds Without Name will be released in October.
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5 of the best dramas of 2026 that you probably haven't seen yet - from new Brenda Blethyn favourite to Prime Video thriller
Proof that some of the best television of 2026 isn’t always the most talked-about, here are five hidden TV gems just waiting to be discovered...
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Rachel Weisz's Vladimir makes an unforgivable yet common mistake – it cheats the audience
Netflix needs to learn not to make promises it can't – or won't – keep.
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Sex Education and House of the Dragon stars join powerful BBC prison drama
Waiting for the Out (w/t) is based on Andy West's memoir, The Life Inside.
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Derry Girls creator's new Netflix show confirms release date with first look
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is coming this February.
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Industry star reveals outcome of season 3 cliffhanger: “It’s emotionally demanding”
Things ended on an explosive note for Rishi in Industry season 3, but how will he fare in season 4?
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Tom Hiddleston stars in this week's issue spotlighting 5 great dramas for 2026
Tom Hiddleston reveals why this is the perfect time for John le Carré's spy to return for "a new dance with danger and death".
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The Handmaid’s Tale star explains "genuine pressure" of joining Industry season 4
Max Minghella admits to being a fan of Industry before joining the cast of the hit financial drama.
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