Waiting for the Out

Waiting for the Out

Freedom isn’t always on the outside.

Continuing First aired 03/Jan/2026 United Kingdom English 1 season(s) 6 episode(s)
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A philosopher begins teaching a class of men in prison. Each week, Dan leads discussions about dominance, freedom, luck and other topics that have troubled philosophers for thousands of years – topics that gain a new meaning when seen through the prisoners' eyes - both igniting passions and creating tension.
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Season 1 · Series 1
6 episode(s) · Air date: 03/Jan/2026
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S1E5
Destiny
Air date: 31/Jan/2026 · Time: 06:00 · Runtime: 44 min
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As Dan’s crisis deepens, his actions threaten his entire future, leaving him caught between who he was and who he fears he is destined to be.

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As Dan’s crisis deepens, his actions threaten his entire future, leaving him caught between who he was and who he fears he is destined to be.

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Cursed
Air date: 24/Jan/2026 · Time: 06:00 · Runtime: 44 min
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Dan runs the risk of hurting those closest to him when he receives a tip-off on his dad’s whereabouts. A reckless mistake shows he’s more like his father than he thought.

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Dan runs the risk of hurting those closest to him when he receives a tip-off on his dad’s whereabouts. A reckless mistake shows he’s more like his father than he thought.

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Dominance
Air date: 17/Jan/2026 · Time: 06:00 · Runtime: 56 min
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Haunted by memories of his absent father, Dan pushes his mother for answers she won’t give. When Keith presents a lead, Dan spirals into obsession, straining family ties as he unravels at a dinner party.

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Haunted by memories of his absent father, Dan pushes his mother for answers she won’t give. When Keith presents a lead, Dan spirals into obsession, straining family ties as he unravels at a dinner party.

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Luck
Air date: 10/Jan/2026 · Time: 06:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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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.

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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.

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Men
Air date: 03/Jan/2026 · Time: 06:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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Philosophy teacher Dan’s first day working in prison hits harder than expected – awakening something paternal and revealing he’s underestimated both his students and his past.

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Philosophy teacher Dan’s first day working in prison hits harder than expected – awakening something paternal and revealing he’s underestimated both his students and his past.

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Josh Finan
Josh Finan
Dan
Stephen Wight
Stephen Wight
Lee
Phil Daniels
Phil Daniels
Frank
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Gerard Kearns
Dad
Daniel Monks
Daniel Monks
Jamie Lawson

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Lindsay Salt
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Ben Palmer
Ben Palmer
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Chris Fry
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Dennis Kelly
Dennis Kelly
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Jane Featherstone
Jane Featherstone
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Katie Carpenter
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Tanya Qureshi
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Ken Horn
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Louise Sutton
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Levi David Addai
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Ric Renton
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