Prime time ITV drama starring Martin Clunes axed after just one series after shock ratings flop

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IT was a primetime thriller with a big name leading the cast — but that wasn't enough to make Martin Clunes' drama Out There a hit.
I can confirm it won't be getting a second series, after the debut outing failed to get the ratings it needed.
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Martin Clunes' drama Out There has been axed after shock ratings flop
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Martin played Welsh farmer Nathan Williams, who got sucked into a criminal underworld
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The drama aired earlier this year with Martin playing a father trying to protect his son after he got involved in a network of drug dealers working across county lines.
The actor said last week: 'We were keen on doing a second series but ITV aren't, it seems. It didn't quite pull the numbers they wanted, unfortunately.'
The disappointing viewing figures are all the more surprising given that Out There comes from Buffalo Pictures.
It is the same production company that teamed up with Martin on hit crime drama Manhunt, as well as comedy drama Doc Martin and two wildlife shows also fronted by the actor.
Last night, ITV confirmed his worst fears, saying: 'We are really proud of Out There and would like to thank Martin and the production team for delivering a brilliant series.
'We do always hope to see our series return and we are sorry we didn't get this drama to connect with a big enough audience to see that happen.'
Martin played Welsh farmer Nathan Williams, who got sucked into a criminal underworld.
The six-parter explored the issue of urban drug gangs operating in rural areas.
They targeted Nathan's son Johnny, played by Louis Ashbourne Serkis, who is the real-life son of actors Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne.
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Channel 4 is working on a documentary series on cruises
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Strictly's Karen Hauer has opened up on the battle to save her three-year marriage
Credit: BBC
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Albert Square's Lauren Branning and Peter Beale find themselves in trouble during one of their upcoming escapades
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The EastEnders duo are played by Jacqueline Jossa and Thomas Law
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