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About Hold the Back Page

Hold the Back Page is a drama TV series that premiered on November 12, 1985. It has 1 season and 10 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 10 "Our Man on the Spot", aired on January 28, 1986.

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

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10 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

1985 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 40 years ago

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  1. E10

    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 and has to do his commentary in a London hotel. After messing up the last round he decides he to return to newspapers.

  2. E9

    9. Power Games

    Ken is sent to cover the Henley Regatta. He gets two interviews; rower Geoff Butcher, who is making money by selling himself and Deborah Simons, the owner's daughter. Ken is livid that his story is re-written and ponders his future.

  3. E8

    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. He decides on Margate with his son where is father is taking part in the Under 60s bowls tournament.

  4. E7

    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 golfer Laura Fox is playing. Laura is struggling to survive on the circuit so Ken attempts to raise cash for an interview.

  5. E6

    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. Rival journalist Steve Stevens is looking for a different angle so gets topless model Angie Phillips to represent them.

  6. E5

    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 confesses that he is unemployed. Bob finds himself in hot water when his memoirs break RFU rules on receiving payments.

  7. E4

    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 his hero Doug Stout. He finds Stout's old opening partner Maurice Gibbons and discovers how he was left a broken man.

  8. E3

    3. Dark Horses

    Ken meet the newspaper's racing tipster 'The Brigadier'. Taking him to the Hartley Stables, he decides to buy a racehorse called Baloney. After it runs last at Kempton Park, Ken discovers that Baloney is part of a scam to win big.

  9. E2

    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 Smith, an outstanding black tennis player. When word gets out other newspapers join the race to sign him up.

  10. E1

    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 FA Cup Semi Final, in Liverpool, but suddenly manager Ron Bishop has been given the dreaded vote of confidence

Hold the Back Page FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Hold the Back Page?

Hold the Back Page has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 28, 1986.

When did the latest episode of Hold the Back Page come out?

The most recent episode of Hold the Back Page, Season 1 Episode 10 "Our Man on the Spot", aired on January 28, 1986.

How many seasons of Hold the Back Page are there?

Hold the Back Page has 1 season with 10 episodes in total.

When did Hold the Back Page first air?

Hold the Back Page first aired on November 12, 1985.

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