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