Martin Clunes, widely recognised for his role as Doc Martin, is back on television this weekend in ITV’s gripping new drama series Out There. The six-part series, which explores the devastating impact of county lines drug dealing on rural communities, premieres on Sunday, January 19, at 9pm on ITV1 and will also be available to stream in full on ITVX.
Plot Overview
Clunes stars as Nathan Williams, a widowed farmer grappling with grief and the encroaching dark forces of criminality invading his quiet countryside life. Following the death of his wife, Sabine, two years earlier, Nathan is a single parent to teenager Johnny, played by Louis Ashbourne Serkis (The Queen’s Gambit).
The story delves into Nathan’s fight to protect his family and preserve his farm, which has been in his family for generations. His journey forces him to confront the harsh realities of the rural drug trade as he takes on the gangs threatening his son and his legacy.
ITV describes the series as a tale of a man pushed beyond his limits, navigating the stark transformation of his idyllic countryside into a perilous battleground.
Cast Highlights
Alongside Martin Clunes, the series features a talented ensemble cast:
- Louis Ashbourne Serkis (The Queen’s Gambit) as Johnny Williams
- Mark Lewis Jones (Keeping Faith) as Caleb Williams
- Natalia Kostrzewa (Fool Me Once) as Eva
- Carly-Sophia Davies (The Eternal Daughter) as Sadie
- Gerran Howell (1917) as Rhys
- Michael Obiora (Luther) as Scott Foley
When and Where to Watch
The series debuts on Sunday, January 19, at 9pm on ITV1, with the second episode airing the following evening, Monday, January 20, at 9pm. Subsequent episodes will continue to air on Sunday and Monday nights.
For those eager to binge-watch the series, all six episodes will be available to stream on ITVX starting Sunday.
Out There promises to deliver an intense exploration of crime’s infiltration into rural Britain, anchored by Martin Clunes’ powerful performance. Don’t miss this highly anticipated drama.
