Series·1983·1 season

The Outsider

Drama

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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A Death in the FamilyE1 · 60 min

Journalist Frank Scully is visiting old friends, Sylvia and Donald Harper, in Yorkshire and becomes involved in local matters.

The LegacyE2 · 60 min

Fiona Neave is the subject of gossip when she receives a large inheritance.

A Question of JudgementE3 · 60 min

The Messenger's new column makes waves in Micklethorpe.

Vacant PossessionE4 · 60 min

Fiona comes across some disturbing photographs and confides in Scully.

The HomecomingE5 · 60 min

Lord Wrathdale receives a visit from his eccentric mother.

Wound for WoundE6 · 60 min

Frank learns of Fiona's parentage from Sylvia and must face some difficult choices.

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Cast

8 credited

John Duttine
John DuttineFrank Scully
Carol Royle
Carol RoyleFiona Lytton Neave
Joanna Dunham
Joanna DunhamSylvia Harper
Norman Eshley
Norman EshleyDonald Harper
Elizabeth Bennett
Elizabeth BennettBeattie, Lady Wrathdale
Peter Clay
Peter ClayLewis, Lord Wrathdale
Pauline Letts
Pauline LettsMiss Sybil Banner
Michael Sheard
Michael SheardReuben Flaxman

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