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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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Season 1
Golden Boy
Peter Dawson arrives from London to assess whether Standard should close down due to heavy losses. He hijacks a Union meeting with a £5 million upgrade, of the paper, at expense of job loses. A planned strike will see the paper close down.
Houseparty at Kildun
Colin Anderson investigates secret building work at Kildun House. He learns Sir George Calley bought the property using a holding company, in Lichtenstein. Contractors Grace and Bailey have been hired and armed guard patrol the grounds.
Come to the Revolution
The unions are battling for the Standard's future. Peter Dawson wants 65% redundancies when new machinery is introduced. Colin Anderson discovers former MP Arthur Major is working to get the union to strike which only benefits the owners.
De Mortuis
Colin Anderson is asked to write an obituary for self made multi-millionaire Lord Dulswinton who is dying. Alex Forsythe reports that three men died on a ship burning in the Clyde. Flying under a Liberian flag but owned by Lord Dulswinton.
Death of a Pink Elephant
Colin and Peter go to investigate an illegal sea-cull on a remote Scottish Island, but find themselves threatened with the same fate as the seals.
Win a Few, Lose a Few
Aid worker Dr Graham Ferguson has been held in captivity, by Oramban Guerrillas, since 1974. Colin scoops everybody by being on the same Glasgow bound plane has him. He wants to get the story without letting Ferguson know he's journalist.
The Name of the Game
The takeover at the Standard is agreed but Peter Dawson finds the board has a changed it's mind and has voted to shut the paper down. Dawson has 24 hours to save, the Standard, but needs Felicity Grant to make a mock up for a relaunch.
Strictly Confidential
Tommy McCaine let's slip, to rival reporter Fred Allan, Alex Forsythe's exclusive about corruption during an oil rig deal. Peter Dawson over rules Felicity Grant and wants him sacked but Alex decides to give young Tommy union backing.
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About The Standard
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. Across 1 season and 2 episodes, with status "Returning Series".
The Standard Cast and Characters
The cast features Patrick Malahide (as Patrick Malahide), Colette O'Neil (as Felicity Grant), Neil Stacy (as Peter Dawson), and Tom Watson (as Alex Forsythe). Their performances are a major reason The Standard has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason The Standard keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does The Standard have?
The Standard has 2 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Standard good? What's the rating?
The Standard holds a 9.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of The Standard?
The main cast includes Patrick Malahide, Colette O'Neil, Neil Stacy, and Tom Watson.
Is The Standard available in English?
Yes — The Standard was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Standard released?
The Standard first aired in 1978.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Standard have?
The Standard currently has 1 season and a total of 2 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Standard about?
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.…
In which language is The Standard originally available?
The Standard was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Standard first released?
The Standard first premiered on April 4, 1978 (1978). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.
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