Take the High Road (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 1980, Take the High Road is a soap and drama series.
What it’s about. Take the High Road was a British soap opera produced by Scottish Television, set in the fictional village of Glendarroch, which started in February 1980 as an ITV daytime soap opera, and was dropped by the network in 1993, although various members of the ITV Network continued to screen the programme, while others had no interest in doing so. The programme has developed a cult following.
Who’s in it. Take the High Road stars Michael Elder, James Cosmo, Eileen McCallum and Briony McRoberts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Take the High Road has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Take the High Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of Take the High Road tend to enjoy Yo soy Betty, la fea, La hija del Mariachi, Brazil Avenue and El Señor de los Cielos.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Take the High Road (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Take the High Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Take the High Road worth watching?
- Take the High Road holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy soap and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Take the High Road?
- Take the High Road stars Michael Elder, James Cosmo, Eileen McCallum, Briony McRoberts and Gary Hollywood.
- When was Take the High Road released?
- Take the High Road was released in 1980.