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. References External links Action TV episode guide 1970s British television series BBC Scotland television shows Mass media in Scotland 1970s Scottish television series 1978 Scottish television series debuts 1978 Scottish television series endings