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.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
1
- 1S1 E1
A Death in the Family
Sep 30, 198360 min
Journalist Frank Scully is visiting old friends, Sylvia and Donald Harper, in Yorkshire and becomes involved in local matters.
- 2S1 E2
The Legacy
Oct 7, 198360 min
Fiona Neave is the subject of gossip when she receives a large inheritance.
- 3S1 E3
A Question of Judgement
Oct 14, 198360 min
The Messenger's new column makes waves in Micklethorpe.
- 4S1 E4
Vacant Possession
Oct 21, 198360 min
Fiona comes across some disturbing photographs and confides in Scully.
- 5S1 E5
The Homecoming
Oct 28, 198360 min
Lord Wrathdale receives a visit from his eccentric mother.
- 6S1 E6
Wound for Wound
Nov 4, 198360 min
Frank learns of Fiona's parentage from Sylvia and must face some difficult choices.
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- How many seasons of The Outsider are there?
- The Outsider has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Outsider?
- The Outsider has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 4, 1983.
