The Outsider (1983)

Journalist Frank Scully is visiting old friends, Sylvia and Donald Harper, in Yorkshire and becomes involved in local matters.

Fiona Neave is the subject of gossip when she receives a large inheritance.

The Messenger's new column makes waves in Micklethorpe.

Fiona comes across some disturbing photographs and confides in Scully.

Lord Wrathdale receives a visit from his eccentric mother.

Frank learns of Fiona's parentage from Sylvia and must face some difficult choices.