Out

[Bojan Scores]

Sorry about the ambiguity. Been awhile since I've seen it, thanks for the corrections :)

[Arthur Pringle]

Not sure about the history between Frank & Lucy, maybe the script pdf on the dvd has some background. I get the impression that she was a friend of Eve's & agreed to take Paul in, there's a hint that she may not be able to have children when she argues with her husband & says 'stop treating me like an old spinster' & she seems attached to Paul in a way that a foster parent wouldn't be.

[Steve Austin]

Feb 28, 2017 15:20:25 GMT Bojan Scores said:

Sorry about the ambiguity. Been awhile since I've seen it, thanks for the corrections :)

Pedants corner here Bojan pal .

[Dirty Epic]

Yeah I always wondered if their was a relationship between Keith/Lucy and Frank/Eve in them looking after Paul? Did seem more than just a foster family set up especially with Frank calling round late at night in the aftermath of 'Pretty' Billy's accident.

All things being well hope to check out a few locations in the spring... the weather is nasty ATM to try that esp the ones in Chelsea/Battersea by the Thames. :lol:

[Arthur Pringle]

I had a look at the script pdf on the dvd, not much info about Lucy & Keith other than their ages. Can't remember if it's mentioned but Paul is 15. There are a few script alterations, including the bit where Paul pees on the doorstep, Preston has crossed the original line out & written in biro- 'I'm giving the milk bottles a swimming lesson', in the episode Paul actually says 'I'm making the milk bottles grow'.

[Steve Austin]

Great info Arthur, thanks for checking and posting

[Arthur Pringle]

TV Times August 5 1978






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Aug 26

Feature on stunt performers including The Sweeney's Peter Brayham & Joe Wadham




Out was repeated in April 1979, the only listing I have is for the last two episodes which were shown on the same night. Notice that they've listed the episodes in the wrong order, wonder if they were shown in the wrong order

[Arthur Pringle]

I got the novelisation of Out off ebay recently, I've finished it, nicely written & not just a verbatim copy of Preston's script. No idea who Max Austin is but it sounds like a pen-name, there is a US crime novelist called Max Austin who actually posted a review of GF Newman ( Law And Order )'s famous 'bent copper' novel 'Sir You Bastard' on his blog, but there's no way it could've been written by him, the writing is full of slang & -isms that would be impossible for an American to know.

Below are a few plot points from the novel that may be of interest-

Lucy Andrews, foster parent of Frank's son Paul is the half sister of Frank's wife Eve.
Tony McGrath, played as a Scot by Brian Cox in the show, is described as a 'small, sallow Geordie' in the novel.
The VW Beetle driving hitman hired by McGrath to kill Ross is an 'ex Major'.
We're told that McGrath's henchman John Pavey, played by Derrick O'Connor, who threatens Angela Rees with acid had previously poured acid on Cimmie Vincent's cat before threatening her with the same & was known as 'The Acid Man'.

[Kenny Dalglish 1979]

[Villain]

Bit of a bump for the thread but I started watching 'Out' again last night, I've been in the right mood for weeks so settled down with a glass of Scotch to watch the first two episodes. I'd forgotten just how good, how gritty and how well written it is, it really is a joy to see it again. The period feel coming off the screen is wonderful, just how I remember London was back in '77 and '78, before the era of concrete, steel and glass took hold of the city's skyline. I'm loving the cars, the schmutter, the locations, the dialogue and the consummate acting from all involved. Although the motors involved are mostly Fords, I have a sudden urge to own a Series 1 or Series 2 Jag XJ6 (not for the first time!0.

Looking forward to another couple of episodes later tonight... I've no doubt too that after watching the final episode I'll be watching 'Fox' again...

Villain