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Take the High Road 1980

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
February 19, 1980
Last Aired
April 27, 2003
Format
24 seasons · 296 eps
Total Runtime
~148 hours (30 min/ep)
Created By
Don Houghton
Network
ITV1
Where to Stream
STV Player
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What is Take the High Road?

Take the High Road is a British soap opera produced by Scottish Television that premiered in February 1980. The series is set in the fictional village of Glendarroch.

Type
TV series
Year
1980
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
296
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Feb 19, 1980
Last aired
Apr 27, 2003
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
ITV1
Genres
Soap, Drama
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★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 5 votes
Format
24 seasons · 296 episodes
Episode runtime
~30 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Network
ITV1
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Take the High Road is a British soap opera produced by Scottish Television that premiered in February 1980. The series is set in the fictional village of Glendarroch. Initially launched as a daytime soap opera for the ITV network, the programme remained on air until 1993, when it was dropped by the network. Following this decision, the broadcast status of the show became fragmented, as various members of the ITV network continued to screen the programme while others chose not to carry it. Despite these inconsistent scheduling practices across different regions, the series has developed a cult following among viewers. The production remains notable for its focus on the lives of residents within its central Scottish setting. By providing a long-running narrative centered on the fictional community, the show established a distinct presence in British television history. Its legacy persists through the dedicated audience that emerged during and after its original network run.

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“Discover life in the fictional Scottish village of Glendarroch in this classic British soap opera.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a long-running British soap opera narrative
  • Set in a fictional Scottish village
Keep in mind
  • Dropped by the ITV network in 1993
  • Broadcast availability varied across different ITV network members

Watch it if you enjoy classic British soap operas set in rural communities.

It is a standard television drama and soap opera production.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Take the High Road?

It is a British soap opera produced by Scottish Television.

When did the show start?

It started in February 1980.

Where is the series set?

It is set in the fictional village of Glendarroch.

Who produced the program?

It was produced by Scottish Television.

What happened to the show in 1993?

It was dropped by the ITV network, though various network members continued to screen it.

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