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The Outsider

  • 1983
  • Ended
  • Drama
  • ~1h / ep
  • 1 season
  • 7.0/10

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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  1. E1. A Death in the Family

    Sep 30, 1983 · 60m

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

  2. E2. The Legacy

    Oct 7, 1983 · 60m

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

  3. E3. A Question of Judgement

    Oct 14, 1983 · 60m

    The Messenger's new column makes waves in Micklethorpe.

  4. E4. Vacant Possession

    Oct 21, 1983 · 60m

    Fiona comes across some disturbing photographs and confides in Scully.

  5. E5. The Homecoming

    Oct 28, 1983 · 60m

    Lord Wrathdale receives a visit from his eccentric mother.

  6. E6. Wound for Wound

    Nov 4, 1983 · 60m

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