The Outlaws | |
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Genre | Dark comedy Crime drama Thriller |
Created by | Elgin James Stephen Merchant |
Directed by | Stephen Merchant John Butler |
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Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
No. of series | 1 |
No. of episodes | 6 |
Production | |
Executive producers |
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Producer | Nickie Sault |
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Distributor | BBC Studios |
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Original network | Amazon Prime Video BBC One |
Original release | 25 October 2021 present | –
The Outlaws is a crime thriller comedy television series created and directed by Stephen Merchant. It is shown on BBC One in the UK and Amazon Prime Video internationally. Filming halted in March 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In January 2021 it was confirmed that a second series had been ordered, with series one to restart shooting in February 2021, with both series being filmed back to back.[1]
Plot
The story follows seven strangers from different walks of life who are forced together to complete a Community Payback sentence, set in Bristol.[2] However, their luck changes when they discover a bag full of money, unaware that some dangerous people are looking for it.
Cast
- Christopher Walken as Frank Sheldon, an American living with his daughter and grandchildren
- Stephen Merchant as Greg Dillard, an unsuccessful lawyer
- Rhianne Barreto as Rani Rekowski, a prospective but kleptomaniacal Oxford applicant
- Gamba Cole as Christian Taylor / Ben Eastfield, a young man looking after his younger sister
- Darren Boyd as John Halloran, a businessman whose business is on the verge of collapse
- Clare Perkins as Myrna Okeke, an activist
- Eleanor Tomlinson as Lady Gabriella "Gabby" Penrose-Howe, a socialite and influencer
- Jessica Gunning as Diane Pemberley, the supervisor for community service
- Dolly Wells as Margaret, Frank's daughter
- Ian McElhinney as John Halloran Snr., John's father
- Nina Wadia as Shanthi Rekowski, Rani's mother
- Gyuri Sarossy as Jerzy Rekowski, Rani's father
- Aiyana Goodfellow as Esme Eastfield, Christian's sister
- Charles Babalola as Malaki
- James Nelson-Joyce as Spider
- Guillermo Bedward as Tom, Frank's grandson
- Isla Gie as Holly, Frank's granddaughter
- Claes Bang as the Dean
- Sam Troughton as Mr. Wilder, Diane's superior
- Richard E. Grant as the Earl, Gabby's aristocratic father
- Grace Calder as DS Lucy Haines
- Kojo Kamara as DS Selforth
- Tom Hanson as Spencer, Greg's colleague
- Michael Cochrane as Mr. Kingsley, Greg's boss
- Gerard Horan as Graham Hilgard
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [3] | U.K. viewers (millions) |
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1 | "Episode 1" | Stephen Merchant | Stephen Merchant and Elgin James | 18 October 2021 | <(4.03) |
2 | "Episode 2" | Stephen Merchant | Stephen Merchant and Emma Jane Unsworth | 25 October 2021 | 6.15 |
3 | "Episode 3" | John Butler | Stephen Merchant and Nikita Lalwani | 1 November 2021 | 4.62 |
4 | "Episode 4" | John Butler | John Butler | 8 November 2021 | <(4.12) |
5 | "Episode 5" | John Butler | Stephen Merchant | 15 November 2021 | <(4.18) |
6 | "Episode 6" | Stephen Merchant | Stephen Merchant | 22 November 2021 | no data |
Production
After some delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, filming on location in Bristol began in February 2021, as well as at The Bottle Yard Studios in Whitchurch.[4] The series is a co-production between BBC One and Amazon Studios. The series was commissioned by BBC Comedy and BBC One, produced by Big Talk with Stephen Merchant's Four Eyes. The series is created by Stephen Merchant and Elgin James. Executive producers are Stephen Merchant for Four Eyes, Luke Alkin Kenton Allen and Matthew Justice for Big Talk, and Kate Daughton is the Commissioning Editor for the BBC. Directors are Stephen Merchant and John Butler. Producer is Nickie Sault.[5] Originally announced with the working title The Offenders, the series was renamed during production, with the current title confirmed in September 2021.[6]
A small piece of Banksy's art was used on set.[7]
Broadcast
The series premiered on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK on 25 October 2021; it will also be released on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Nordic countries.[8]
References
- ^ Kanter, Jake (13 January 2021). "Stephen Merchant's BBC/Amazon Series 'The Offenders' Renewed For Second Season". deadline.com. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ Wall, Tom (11 December 2021). "Why TV crews are falling over each other to film drama in 'Bristolywood'". The Observer. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "The Outlaws on BBC One". BBC One. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ "Coming soon: TV shows filmed in Bristol". Visit Bristol. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ "Cast for Stephen Merchant's The Offenders (w/t) announced as filming resumes in Bristol - Media Centre". bbc.co.uk. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "First Look at Stephen Merchant's BBC One series the Outlaws". BBC. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ "Banksy art painted over by Christopher Walken on TV show's set". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "BBC One announces Stephen Merchant's The Offenders (w/t) from Big Talk and Four Eyes - Media Centre". bbc.co.uk. 6 January 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2021.