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.
Sep 30, 1983 - 1h 0m
Journalist Frank Scully is visiting old friends, Sylvia and Donald Harper, in Yorkshire and becomes involved in local matters.
Oct 7, 1983 - 1h 0m
Fiona Neave is the subject of gossip when she receives a large inheritance.
Oct 14, 1983 - 1h 0m
The Messenger's new column makes waves in Micklethorpe.
Oct 21, 1983 - 1h 0m
Fiona comes across some disturbing photographs and confides in Scully.
Oct 28, 1983 - 1h 0m
Lord Wrathdale receives a visit from his eccentric mother.
Nov 4, 1983 - 1h 0m
Frank learns of Fiona's parentage from Sylvia and must face some difficult choices.