Out There turns Martin Clunes into a working-class hero – it’s a shame the plot is so rambling

And the raw idea of taking Martin Clunes – a beloved actor known for his grinning affability – and turning him into a hard-bitten working-class hero isn’t a bad one.

“What if Martin Clunes goes full Liam Neeson on some local drug peddlers?” someone pitches.

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