"Waiting for the Out" on BBC1.

Brilliant series, just finished the last episode, what a role Dan played.

I’ve got to watch some of it again as I was so concerned about what might happen I skipped through a couple of episodes. Always a sign of a good series when you really care about what happens to the characters.

I finally watched the last episode last night, in fact I watched three episodes together.

I won't give any spoilers but I was in tears at times, and it takes a lot to move me. The script was human, compelling and well short of mawkish- the acting faultless (except for Phil Daniels who I felt hogged the screen a little too much) and the production values first-rate.

It will be on my best recent TV list and I would certainly watch it all again.

The best things since State of Happiness in my opinion.

I hope it receives lots of awards and I am telling everyone to see it!

I absolutely adore this programme and love the main actor in it - so geeky, cute and troubled.

MayBee70

I think anyone that likes this would also like Leonard and Hungry Paul, also on BBC iplayer. I keep thinking back to when I was still working and was responsible for locking up the surgery and would go back and double check several times to see if I had locked up. Do the same with the car, too, and hope no one is watching me.

Yes I liked Leonard and Hungry Paul too, but felt a little disappointed at the end.

I hope there will be another series or something similar.

Soozikinzi

The acting in it is outstanding. Its a real test for the actors isnt it . The prisoner with the beard who knows some philosophy is superb .

I can never watch that actor without remembering that superb scene in EastEnders ( years ago) where his abused wife swung a hot iron at his head. 👏👏👏👏👏

I think anyone that likes this would also like Leonard and Hungry Paul, also on BBC iplayer. I keep thinking back to when I was still working and was responsible for locking up the surgery and would go back and double check several times to see if I had locked up. Do the same with the car, too, and hope no one is watching me.

Yes, I’ve enjoyed this series, even though I’m not one for Drama, and look forward to 21.30 on Saturdays after Casualty. Very well acted.

I started watching without much enthusiasm. Then I loved it. The lead character is brilliant. One of the best things on tv.

Just watched the first episode on iPlayer. Was OK but l thought some of the characters were very contrived as a group of stereotypes to make up the numbers. Josh Finan can definitely act.

Yes, l know it was based on a book..

This sort of thing has been done many times before and becomes very predictable.

Jimmy McGovern.is first rate and would have written a great version of something similar.

Or,if you want authentic real character than get down to the real nitty gritty.. What about Mike Leigh?

I meant provoking, of course. (Why is it impossible to delete or edit after you've posted? Grrrr!)

Couldn’t agree more. Best TV series for ages. Mildly comic and extremely thought-povoking.

vegansrock

We enjoyed this but couldn't work out why the main character didn’t just buy an electric cooker.

Haha- I wondered this too! A very fancy cooker too which he didn't seem to need in what looked like a rental property.

However, in my expereince electric and induction hobs are more difficult to gauge of they are on or off?

Besides this I thought the portrayal of OCD was very well done.

I haven't watched all the episodes yet but I do think it is an unusual and well-written not to say acted drama and makes a real change from the usual rubbish.

It is based on a novel though, which I haven't read.

More of this kind of stuff, says me!

What channel is it on please?

We enjoyed this but couldn't work out why the main character didn’t just buy an electric cooker.

Loved it, I'm waiting impatiently for series 2. I thought the lead actor was fantastic, a really complex character portrayed with sensitivity and subtlety. So good. I'm jealous of those who haven't seen it yet!

Thanks for the recommendation. We enjoyed it.

I did love it ...thought the lead actor was a feeble person who could be beaten up ?

I thought it was brilliant too 😊

The acting in it is outstanding. Its a real test for the actors isnt it . The prisoner with the beard who knows some philosophy is superb .

Just like you I found the title and storyline very off putting but I gave it a go and thought the acting from all was top drawer and the story was quite compelling. I ended up bingeing the series in a night. It was an unexpected pleasure to watch.

Excellent

- “they fuck you up your mum and dad”

My gDIL deals with children severely affected by their parents.

Some will never make “normal” adults.

It wasn't quite for me. I can see where they were heading and wanted to achieve, but the main character sort of constantly drove me spare.

Thanks, off to watch it now, just needed a recommendation.

One to add to my list, thank you!
Currently watching the Inspector Lynley Mysteries on U.