
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.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Sep 30, 1983
- Popularity: 5.7555
- 1 votes
- Networks
- (CA)(GB)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Nov 04, 1983
Last episode: Wound for Wound
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Season 1
Aired
Episode 1A Death in the Family60 min
Journalist Frank Scully is visiting old friends, Sylvia and Donald Harper, in Yorkshire and becomes involved in local matters.
Episode 2The Legacy60 min
Fiona Neave is the subject of gossip when she receives a large inheritance.
Episode 3A Question of Judgement60 min
The Messenger's new column makes waves in Micklethorpe.
Episode 4Vacant Possession60 min
Fiona comes across some disturbing photographs and confides in Scully.
Episode 5The Homecoming60 min
Lord Wrathdale receives a visit from his eccentric mother.