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The Standard

1978–1 seasonPeter May

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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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What is The Standard (1978) 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. The series starred Patrick Malahide, Colette O'Neil, Tom Watson and Neil Stacy.

Who stars in The Standard?

The Standard stars Patrick Malahide (Patrick Malahide), Colette O'Neil (Felicity Grant), Neil Stacy (Peter Dawson), Tom Watson (Alex Forsythe). The series was created by Peter May.

How many seasons does The Standard have?

The Standard has 1 seasons. There are 13 episodes in total.

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