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The Standard - Season 1

The Standard is a television series. Produced by BBC Scotland in 1978, it was shown on BBC1. The series dealt with an ailing Scottish newspaper - the eponymous Standard - and the attempts to reverse its declining fortunes by its team of journalists and administrators. Only one series of thirteen episodes was made. The series starred Patrick Malahide, Colette O'Neil, Tom Watson and Neil Stacy.

Top Cast

  • Patrick Malahide

    Patrick Malahide

    Patrick Malahide

  • Colette O'Neil

    Colette O'Neil

    Felicity Grant

  • Neil Stacy

    Neil Stacy

    Peter Dawson

  • Tom Watson

    Tom Watson

    Alex Forsythe

Overview

The Standard is a television series. Produced by BBC Scotland in 1978, it was shown on BBC1. The series dealt with an ailing Scottish newspaper - the eponymous Standard - and the attempts to reverse its declining fortunes by its team of journalists and administrators. Only one series of thirteen episodes was made. The series starred Patrick Malahide, Colette O'Neil, Tom Watson and Neil Stacy.

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