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Hamish Macbeth

Hamish Macbeth
★ 7.7/10•1995•1h 0m•PG•Drama
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 26, 1995

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Great Lochdubh Salt RobberyE160m

The Great Lochdubh Salt Robbery

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.

Mar 26, 1995

Episode 2 - A Pillar of the CommunityE260m

A Pillar of the Community

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.

Apr 2, 1995

Episode 3 - The Big FreezeE360m

The Big Freeze

Major Maclean stages a robbery to make a false insurance claim. Before Hamish can settle things quietly, Inspector Bruce instigates a major surveillance operation.

Apr 9, 1995

Episode 4 - West Coast StoryE460m

West Coast Story

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.

Apr 16, 1995

Episode 5 - Wee Jock's LamentE560m

Wee Jock's Lament

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.

Apr 23, 1995

Episode 6 - A Bit of an EpicE660m

A Bit of an Epic

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.

Apr 30, 1995

Actors

Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle

Hamish Macbeth

Barbara Rafferty

Barbara Rafferty

Agnes Meldon

Stuart McGugan

Barney Meldon

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