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Out of the Blue (1995 TV series)

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follows a team of detectives at Brazen Gate CID through grisly murder cases, clashes with an already-divided community and through the dramas of their personal lives. The series ultimately received acclaim from critics, but did not pull in the expected viewing figures, and was subsequently axed after
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prominent human rights lawyer is shot and her body moved from the scene of the crime. Franky tries to strike a deal with his informant in order to find out who supplied the gun. Not satisfied with the results, he goes it alone and goes undercover on his own private mission – with devastating results.
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A woman is found dead in a bus shelter outside her own home, but the neighbours are reluctant to get involved. Franky's disappearance leads his colleagues to reopen an old case, after it becomes apparent that Franky has been running his own inquiry. A shop-keeper at the end of his tether resorts to
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Bruce raises concerns about Franky's health. Warren and Becky are puzzled as to why someone should be collecting the mail and bringing fresh flowers to a man who's been dead for two months. Franky follows up a tip-off about a planned robbery on a pub. Marty takes matters into his own hands after a
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The murder of taxi firm owner, Mr Sidikki, reveals a tangled web of lies surrounding a family feud. Jim reveals his true nature as he pursues the killer. Bruce comes under pressure when his father's schizophrenia starts to interfere with his police work. Marty prepares for his interview with the
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A young couple, Matt and Joanne, report that their child has been snatched from the bus station, but none of the witness statements tie up with their story. A photo-processing plant alerts the police to photographs of a bound and gagged woman, but the owner of the photos vehemently denies having
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Relations are strained between Ron and Marty after Ron discovers who spilled the beans on his affair. They find themselves in further trouble when the suspect they've just arrested collapses of a heart attack. Members of a hostile and divided community seem intent on blaming each other when a
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A murder inquiry is close to the hearts of the officers at Brazen Gate CID; tempers become frayed as they search for their colleague's killer. The discovery of an old tape of a suspect being interviewed provides a way for the department to come to terms with their
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back drop." Writers Bill Gallagher and Peter Bowker said at the time that they were "more interested in character development than plot". However, the series was acclaimed for dealing with strong topics including male rape and euthanasia.
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An investigation into the origin of pornographic images found on Ron's daughter's computer leads the team to a murder scene. Bruce starts to feel the pressure and Franky refuses to take a back seat, despite having been suspended from
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A terminally-ill cancer patient is found murdered in his hospital bed. Becky and Warren are sent to investigate a violent rape case, but the victim knows more than she is prepared to admit.
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drastic action in order to be taken seriously. Ron's personal life becomes the talk of the department after Marty reveals Ron's secret.
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Ron and Marty investigate a male rape. Warren tries to solve the mystery of money that has fallen from the ceiling of a snooker hall.
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anything to do with them. His traumatised daughter, Lucy, appears to be hiding something and turns to Warren for comfort.
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Bruce investigates the death of a fifteen-year-old prostitute. Her mother Fran implicates local boxer, Vinnie Harper.
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between 23 May 1995, and 9 September 1996. A total of twelve episodes were broadcast across two series.
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Warren and Becky try to convict drug dealer Tommy Defty for trashing the home of a local informant.
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was billed as a "hard-hitting police drama", and was noted as the BBC's second attempt to rival
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the second series. The complete series is due for release on DVD by Simply Media 10 July 2017.
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Jim investigates the fatal beating of a homeless person, and the poisoning of several others.
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adoption agency but is thrown out by his wife. Lucy Shaw has moved in with Warren.
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suspect gives him the run-around, but gets more than he expects in return.
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starred as the main protagonists in each respective series.
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also described the series as "the British answer to
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Index


Crime drama
John Duttine
Orla Brady
John Hannah
David Morrissey
Darrell D'Silva
Neil Dudgeon
Lennie James
Peter Wight
Stephen Billington
Pauline Black
list of episodes
BBC One
television
crime drama
Sheffield
BBC One
John Hannah
David Morrissey
The Bill
Waterfront Beat
BBC
Homicide: Life on the Street
Yorkshire
John Hannah
Orla Brady
Stephen Billington
Darrell D'Silva
Neil Dudgeon

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