Hold the Back Page

Hold the Back Page

1985 1 Seasons 10 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Drama

Sports reporter Ken Wordsworth, beset by financial and marital problems, reluctantly adjusts to the demands of a tabloid newspaper.

Sports reporter Ken Wordsworth, beset by financial and marital problems, reluctantly adjusts to the demands of a tabloid newspaper.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Away from Home

A costly divorce has forced sports writer Ken Wordsworth to join a newspaper that pays more money. His first job is the

EP 2

Grass Roots

It's Wimbledon and Ken decides to expose the way elite tennis clubs block British talent. The paper decides to help Ben

EP 3

Dark Horses

Ken meet the newspaper's racing tipster 'The Brigadier'. Taking him to the Hartley Stables, he decides to buy a racehors

EP 4

Old Partners

With memories of watching cricket as a child, Ken heads off to the Test match. When rain ends the days play, Ken meets h

EP 5

Two Tribes

Ken has ghost written a book with former England Rugby Union star Bob Donnelly. With the book due to be published, he co

EP 6

Running Feuds

Ken decides to give up drink and take part in the London Marathon. The newspaper decides to show support and go dry. Riv

EP 7

Jobs for the Girls

The men of the press are out in force at the annual golf tournament. Sexism raises it's ugly head when professional golf

EP 8

Fathers, Sons and Lovers

Ken is on assignment on the coast, where he is handing £10 to readers with a copy of the newspaper and the right words.

EP 9

Power Games

Ken is sent to cover the Henley Regatta. He gets two interviews; rower Geoff Butcher, who is making money by selling him

EP 10

Our Man on the Spot

Ken gets a job on local radio and is heading to Zagreb to cover a European boxing title fight but he misses the flight a

Popular Cast

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