
Hamish Macbeth
Channel BBC One · Starring Robert Carlyle, Stuart McGugan, Ralph Riach
Hamish Macbeth is a comedy-drama series made by BBC Scotland and first aired in 1995. It is loosely based on a series of mystery novels by M. C. Beaton. The series concerns a local police officer, Constable Hamish Macbeth in the fictitious town of Lochdubh on the west coast of Scotland. The titular character was played by Robert Carlyle. It ran for three series from 1995 to 1997, with the first two series having six episodes and the third having eight.
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Episodes
- Episode 1: 1. The Great Lochdubh Salt RobberyMarch 26, 1995 · 60 minPolice constable Hamish Macbeth is baffled by two apparently unrelated mysteries: a huge quantity of table salt has been stolen from Rory Campbell's general store; and Geordie Robb, a local bully, is missing. Hamish outwits his superiors when he makes a connection between the two mysteries.
- Episode 2: 2. A Pillar of the CommunityApril 2, 1995 · 60 minNewcomers to Lochdubh Vicky and Paul Jeffreys cause a stir: Vicky tries to put reluctant villagers back in touch with their Highland heritage, gradually alienating them. Hamish investigates when this unpopular, meddling newcomer, receives anonymous threats.
- Episode 3: 3. The Big FreezeApril 9, 1995 · 60 minMajor Maclean stages a robbery to make a false insurance claim. Before Hamish can settle things quietly, Inspector Bruce instigates a major surveillance operation.
- Episode 4: 4. West Coast StoryApril 16, 1995 · 60 minHamish sets out to expose the hypocrisy of a bank manager. Hamish is having financial troubles, and Rory Campbell bails him out; in return, Hamish agrees to take part in Lochdubh's amateur production of West Side Story.
- Episode 5: 5. Wee Jock's LamentApril 23, 1995 · 60 minA strange premonition, two escaped convicts on the run who injure Hamish's dog, Wee Jock, lead Hamish on a quest for revenge. TV John rounds up a posse to prevent Hamish from doing something he'll regret.
- Episode 6: 6. A Bit of an EpicApril 30, 1995 · 60 minOn a mountain trek led by Colonel Don Maxwell, Hamish advises caution once the climbers have reached their goal, but Maxwell urges them on into a dangerous situation.
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Credits
- Robert CarlyleHamish Macbeth · 20 episodes
- Stuart McGuganBarney Meldon · 20 episodes
- Ralph RiachTV John McIver · 19 episodes
- Barbara RaffertyAgnes Meldrum · 19 episodes
- Brian PettiferRory Campbell · 19 episodes
- Stuart DavidsLachie McCrae Jr. · 19 episodes
- Nicholas RentonDirector · 11 episodes
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 60 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- March 26, 1995
- LAST AIRED
- May 4, 1997
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