Just days into 2026, a compelling new drama has already emerged. Called Waiting for the Out, it premiered last week on BBC One, and all six episodes are currently available to watch on iPlayer.
The show, inspired by Andy West’s memoir A Life Inside, centers on Dan, a man dealing with family members – his brother, uncle, and father – who are all incarcerated.
Driven by both curiosity and a fear of ending up in a similar situation, Dan takes a job teaching philosophy to prisoners.
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The series tackles complex ideas about what it means to be a man, the fairness of the justice system, and the challenges within prisons. It also delves into the main character, Dan, and his internal struggles as his work takes over his life and his personal relationships suffer. While he’s there to guide others, the story asks whether he’ll be able to learn something about himself in the process.
The cast includes Josh Finan, known for Baby Reindeer, Gerard Kearns from Shameless, Steve Meo of High Hopes, Stephen Wight who starred in Screw, Josef Altin of Game of Thrones, Samantha Spiro from Grandma’s House, and Phil Daniels, famous for I Hate Suzie.
The Guardian praised the show, describing it as “totally magnificent, moving, gripping, and powerfully vulnerable.”
The review points out that Waiting for the Out occasionally relies on tired and condescending tropes, but it also commends the show for avoiding the common mistakes made by other prison dramas.
The Radio Times enthusiastically reviewed the drama, awarding it five stars and highlighting its thoughtful and detailed approach to the story.
The review calls Waiting for the Out a captivating show, praising it as informative, humorous, and emotionally resonant – a standout choice in today’s crowded television landscape.
Waiting for the Out airs Saturday nights on BBC One, with all episodes available now on iPlayer.
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2026-01-05 16:51