About this season
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.
Episodes (6)
1. A Death in the Family
Aired 30 September 1983 • 60 min
Journalist Frank Scully is visiting old friends, Sylvia and Donald Harper, in Yorkshire and becomes involved in local matters.
2. The Legacy
Aired 7 October 1983 • 60 min
Fiona Neave is the subject of gossip when she receives a large inheritance.
3. A Question of Judgement
Aired 14 October 1983 • 60 min
The Messenger's new column makes waves in Micklethorpe.
4. Vacant Possession
Aired 21 October 1983 • 60 min
Fiona comes across some disturbing photographs and confides in Scully.
5. The Homecoming
Aired 28 October 1983 • 60 min
Lord Wrathdale receives a visit from his eccentric mother.
6. Wound for Wound
Aired 4 November 1983 • 60 min
Frank learns of Fiona's parentage from Sylvia and must face some difficult choices.