Hamish Macbeth

1995–1997 · Ended · 3 seasons · 20 episodes · Drama · United Kingdom

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

6 episodes · March 1995 – April 1995
  1. Episode 1: 1. The Great Lochdubh Salt RobberyMarch 26, 1995 · 60 min
    Police 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.
  2. Episode 2: 2. A Pillar of the CommunityApril 2, 1995 · 60 min
    Newcomers 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.
  3. Episode 3: 3. The Big FreezeApril 9, 1995 · 60 min
    Major Maclean stages a robbery to make a false insurance claim. Before Hamish can settle things quietly, Inspector Bruce instigates a major surveillance operation.
  4. Episode 4: 4. West Coast StoryApril 16, 1995 · 60 min
    Hamish 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.
  5. Episode 5: 5. Wee Jock's LamentApril 23, 1995 · 60 min
    A 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.
  6. Episode 6: 6. A Bit of an EpicApril 30, 1995 · 60 min
    On 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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EPISODE LENGTH
60 minutes
FIRST AIRED
March 26, 1995
LAST AIRED
May 4, 1997

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