Series synopsis
The Outcast is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on July 12, 2015. It ended on July 19, 2015. It stars George MacKay, Hattie Morahan, Finn Elliot and Jessica Brown Findlay.
Set in post-war Britain, ten year-old Lewis Aldridge is grief-stricken as he struggles to cope with the death of his beloved mother. Left under the care of his emotionally distant father Gilbert, whom he barely knows and who quickly remarries, Lewis is forced to bury his feelings.
Premise
Set in post-war Britain, ten year-old Lewis Aldridge is grief-stricken as he struggles to cope with the death of his beloved mother. Left under the care of his emotionally distant father Gilbert, whom he barely knows and who quickly remarries, Lewis is forced to bury his feelings.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- George MacKay as Lewis Aldridge
- Hattie Morahan as Elizabeth Aldridge
- Finn Elliot as Lewis Aldridge (child)
- Jessica Brown Findlay as Alice Aldridge
- Greg Wise as Gilbert Aldridge
- Helen Bradbury as Claire Carmichael
- Daisy Bevan as Tamsin Carmichael
- Tom Knight as Vicar
Supporting cast
- Nathaniel Parker as Dicky Carmichael
- Jessica Barden as Kit Carmichael
- Katy Maw as Hilary Johnson
- Hubert Burton as Ed Rawlins
- Leanne Best as Jeanie Lee
- Oliver Gilbert as Constable Wilson
- Abigail Cruttenden as Anne Rawlins
Guest cast
- Adam Thomas Wright as Ed Rawlins (child)
- Martin Wimbush as Magistrate
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | July 12, 2015 | July 19, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A boy's idyllic childhood is set on a drastic new course when he is witness to a tragic accident. |
July 12, 2015 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A young man returns home from prison determined to make amends for his past. |
July 19, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 12, 2015 |
| Last aired | July 19, 2015 |
| Runtime | 90 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |