The Outsider
London-based journalist, Frank Scully, arrives in Wrathdale expecting to visit his friend Donald Harper for a few days en route to Scotland, where Frank plans to finally write his novel. But when the death of the Mickelthorpe Messenger's fire-and-brimstone editor leaves its new owner in a lurch, Donald persuades Frank to stay on as temporary editor.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.A Death in the Family
30-09-198360mJournalist Frank Scully is visiting old friends, Sylvia and Donald Harper, in Yorkshire and becomes involved in local matters.
- Ep 2
2.The Legacy
07-10-198360mFiona Neave is the subject of gossip when she receives a large inheritance.
- Ep 3
3.A Question of Judgement
14-10-198360mThe Messenger's new column makes waves in Micklethorpe.
- Ep 4
4.Vacant Possession
21-10-198360mFiona comes across some disturbing photographs and confides in Scully.
- Ep 5
5.The Homecoming
28-10-198360mLord Wrathdale receives a visit from his eccentric mother.
- Ep 6
6.Wound for Wound
04-11-198360mFrank learns of Fiona's parentage from Sylvia and must face some difficult choices.
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