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{{Short description|Television series}}
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{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| name = Hamish Macbeth
| image = HamishMacbethTitle.png
| image = HamishMacbethTitle.png
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| genre = [[Police procedural]]<br>[[Mystery fiction|Mystery]]<br>[[Comedy drama]]
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| genre = [[Police procedural]]<br>[[Mystery fiction|Mystery]]<br>[[Comedy-drama]]
| writer = [[Daniel Boyle (writer)|Daniel Boyle]]
| writer = [[Daniel Boyle (writer)|Daniel Boyle]]
| director = Nicholas Renton
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| starring = [[Robert Carlyle]]<br>[[Ralph Riach]]<br>[[Shirley Henderson]]<br>[[Valerie Gogan]]<br>[[Barbara Rafferty]]<br>[[Stuart McGugan]]<br>[[Anne Lacey]]<br>[[Brian Pettifer]]<br>[[Duncan Duff]]<br>[[Jimmy Yuill]]<br>Billy Riddoch<br>Stuart Davids<br>[[David Ashton (actor)|David Ashton]]
| director = Nicholas Renton
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| producer = Deidre Keir<br>Charles Salmon
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| starring = [[Robert Carlyle]]<br>[[Ralph Riach]]<br>[[Shirley Henderson]]<br>[[Valerie Gogan]]<br>[[Barbara Rafferty]]<br>[[Stuart McGugan]]<br>[[Anne Lacey]]<br>[[Brian Pettifer]]<br>[[Duncan Duff]]<br>[[Jimmy Yuill]]<br>Billy Riddoch<br>Stuart Davids<br>[[David Ashton (actor)|David Ashton]]
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| producer = Deidre Keir<br>Charles Salmon
| executive_producer = Trevor Davies<br>Scott Meek<br>Andrea Calderwood
| executive_producer = Trevor Davies<br>Scott Meek<br>Andrea Calderwood
| cinematography =
| cinematography =
| company = Zenith Entertainment
| company = Zenith Entertainment
| distributor =
| budget =
| budget =
| location = Scotland
| location = Scotland
| country = United Kingdom
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
| language = English
| network = [[BBC One|BBC1]]
| network = [[BBC One|BBC1]]
| first_aired = {{start date|1995|3|26|df=y}}
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| last_aired = {{end date|1997|5|4|df=y}}
| audio_format = [[Monaural|Mono]]
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| runtime = 50 minutes
| picture_format = [[4:3]]
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| num_series = 3
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| num_episodes = 20
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| first_aired = {{start date|1995|3|26|df=y}}
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| list_episodes = #Episodes
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| last_aired = {{end date|1997|5|4|df=y}}
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| runtime = 50 minutes
| num_series = 3
| num_episodes = 20
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'''''Hamish Macbeth''''' is a Scottish [[Mystery fiction|mystery]] [[comedy-drama]] television series produced by [[BBC Scotland]] that aired from 26 March 1995 to 4 May 1997. It is loosely based on a series of mystery novels by M. C. Beaton ([[Marion Chesney]]). The series concerns a local police officer, Constable [[Hamish Macbeth]], in the fictitious town of Lochdubh on the west coast of Scotland. The title character was played by [[Robert Carlyle]]. It consisted of three series, with the first two series containing six episodes and the third containing eight.
'''''Hamish Macbeth''''' is a Scottish [[Mystery fiction|mystery]] [[comedy-drama]] television series produced by [[BBC Scotland]] that aired from 26 March 1995 to 4 May 1997. It is loosely based on a series of mystery novels by M. C. Beaton ([[Marion Chesney]]). The series concerns a local police officer, Constable [[Hamish Macbeth]], in the fictitious town of Lochdubh on the west coast of Scotland. The title character was played by [[Robert Carlyle]]. It consisted of three series, with the first two series containing six episodes and the third containing eight.


The series was released on [[DVD]] in the United Kingdom and the United States in 2005 and 2006, respectively, with the exception of the first series episode "West Coast Story". This was due to rights issues surrounding the episode's extensive use of excerpts from the 1961 film ''[[West Side Story (1961 film)|West Side Story]]''.
The series was released on [[DVD]] in the United Kingdom and the United States in 2005 and 2006 respectively, with the exception of the first series episode ‘West Coast Story’. This was due to rights issues surrounding the episode's extensive use of excerpts from the 1961 film ''[[West Side Story (1961 film)|West Side Story]]''.

In September 2023 the series was made permanently available on [[BBC iPlayer]]. Like the DVD release, ‘West Coast Story’ is not on iPlayer.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b009q1zw/hamish-macbeth</ref>


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
Hamish Macbeth, a police constable in the [[Northern Constabulary]], accompanied by his dog, a [[West Highland White Terrier|West Highland Terrier]] named Wee Jock (later another West Highland Terrier called Jock following Wee Jock's death), keeps the peace in the small town of Lochdubh (pronounced with the guttural 'ch' sound, LoCH-DOO). Macbeth does this in his own way, without undue reliance on the letter of the law and with every intention of avoiding being promoted out of what is his ideal job. He strongly dislikes involvement from [[Inverness]] police, and sometimes his main work doesn't seem to be the capture of local ''very'' petty criminals, but to keep them away from prison and penalties.
Hamish Macbeth, a police constable in the [[Northern Constabulary]], accompanied by his dog, a [[West Highland White Terrier|West Highland Terrier]] named Wee Jock, keeps the peace in the small town of Lochdubh. He does so without great reliance on the letter of the law and with every intention of avoiding being promoted out of what is his ideal job. He strongly dislikes involvement from [[Inverness]] police, and sometimes his intention does not seem to be to capture local petty criminals but to keep them away from prison and penalties.


The major running theme of the series is the tension caused by Hamish's attraction to both the journalist of the local newspaper, Isobel Sutherland ([[Shirley Henderson]]) and the aristocratic author Alexandra Maclean ([[Valerie Gogan]]). Other themes include the [[clairvoyance]] of Hamish's friend and co-worker "TV John", John McIver ([[Ralph Riach]]), the not-so-secret romance between the school-teacher Esme Murray and the shopkeeper Rory Campbell, the volatile marriage of the publican Barney Meldrum and his wife Agnes, the schemes of the two Lachie MacCraes, father and son, the laid-back, pipe smoking Doc Brown ([[Duncan Duff]]), and Major Peregrine Maclean ([[David Ashton (actor)|David Ashton]]), father of Alexandra and aristocratic penniless widower.
The major running theme of the series is the tension caused by Hamish's attraction to both the journalist of the local newspaper, Isobel Sutherland, and the aristocratic author Alexandra Maclean. Other themes include the [[clairvoyance]] of Hamish's friend and co-worker "TV John" McIver, the not-so-secret romance between the school-teacher Esme Murray and the shopkeeper Rory Campbell, the volatile marriage of the publican Barney Meldrum and his wife Agnes, the schemes of the two Lachie MacCraes, father and son, the laid-back, pipe-smoking Doc Brown, and Major Peregrine Maclean, father of Alexandra and penniless aristocratic widower.


The series was accompanied by the Gaelic music of [[John Lunn]].
The series was accompanied by the Gaelic music of [[John Lunn]].


==Production==
==Production==
The series was filmed on location in the village of [[Plockton]], the town of [[Kyle of Lochalsh]] and the surrounding area. A map of the Lochdubh area shown in the episode "In Search of a Rose" places Lochdubh close to [[Toscaig]], just to the north of Kyle of Lochalsh, with Lochdubh Island being part of the [[Crowlin Islands]].
The series was filmed on location in the village of [[Plockton]], the town of [[Kyle of Lochalsh]] and the surrounding area. A map of the Lochdubh area shown in the episode ‘In Search of a Rose’ places Lochdubh close to [[Toscaig]], just to the north of Kyle of Lochalsh, with Lochdubh Island being part of the [[Crowlin Islands]].


The series was directed mainly by Nicholas Renton, with [[Mandie Fletcher]] directing four episodes and [[Jonas Grimas]] directing two episodes in 1997.
The series was directed mainly by Nicholas Renton, with [[Mandie Fletcher]] directing four episodes and [[Jonas Grimas]] directing two episodes in 1997.
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==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Robert Carlyle]] as PC [[Hamish Macbeth]]; A policeman in the village of Lochdubh, laid-back in dealing with the inhabitants' quirky ways. He works to avoid promotion or transfer, and is clearly more interested in keeping the peace than enforcing the letter of the law.
* [[Robert Carlyle]] as PC [[Hamish Macbeth]]; A policeman in the village of Lochdubh, laid-back in dealing with the inhabitants' quirky ways. He works to avoid promotion or transfer, and is clearly more interested in keeping the peace than enforcing the letter of the law.
* [[Ralph Riach]] as John James McIver (pronounced "Mc-Eever"), AKA "TV John"; Hamish's friend and confidant who got his nickname because he was the first man in Lochdubh to have a television set. He manned the station when Hamish was away and was gifted with [[Second sight|the sight]].
* [[Ralph Riach]] as John James McIver, known as "TV John"; Hamish's friend and confidant who got his nickname because he was the first man in Lochdubh to have a television set. He manned the station when Hamish was away and was gifted with [[Second sight|the sight]].
* [[Shirley Henderson]] as Isobel Sutherland; A reporter on ''The Lochdubh Listener'' who is in love with Hamish. Hamish later realises his love for her, but their relationship remains largely unrequited. She temporarily left Lochdubh for a job in [[Glasgow]], but later returns and starts a relationship with Hamish.
* [[Shirley Henderson]] as Isobel Sutherland; A reporter on ''The Lochdubh Listener'' who is in love with Hamish. Hamish later realises his love for her, but their relationship remains largely unrequited. She temporarily left Lochdubh for a job in [[Glasgow]], but later returns and starts a relationship with Hamish.
* [[Valerie Gogan]] as Alexandra "Alex" Maclean (Series 1—2); Major Maclean's daughter, a novelist who has an on/off relationship with Hamish. She breaks up with Hamish after discovering that he no longer has feelings for her, and is actually in love with Isobel. She then attempts to leave Lochdubh, but falls down a muddy cliff and dies.
* [[Valerie Gogan]] as Alexandra "Alex" Maclean (Series 1–2); Major Maclean's daughter, a novelist who has an on/off relationship with Hamish. She breaks up with Hamish after discovering that he no longer has feelings for her, and is actually in love with Isobel. She then attempts to leave Lochdubh, but falls down a muddy cliff and dies.
* [[Barbara Rafferty]] as Agnes Meldrum; a landlady who runs the local [[pub]] with her husband, Barney. It is later revealed that when she was 16, she had a son named Gavin, whom she gave up for adoption. He later reunites with her.
* [[Barbara Rafferty]] as Agnes Meldrum; a landlady who runs the local [[pub]] with her husband, Barney. It is later revealed that when she was 16, she had a son named Gavin, whom she gave up for adoption. He later reunites with her.
* [[Stuart McGugan]] as Bernard Keir Hardy "Barney" Meldrum; the local publican, an "incomer" from Glasgow.
* [[Stuart McGugan]] as Bernard Keir Hardy "Barney" Meldrum; the local publican, an "incomer" from Glasgow.
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* Jon Croft as Malkie Clunie (Series 1); The Major's groundsman and gamekeeper.
* Jon Croft as Malkie Clunie (Series 1); The Major's groundsman and gamekeeper.
* Mona Bruce as Edith ("Edie") (Series 3); The Major's housekeeper.
* Mona Bruce as Edith ("Edie") (Series 3); The Major's housekeeper.
* Dolina MacLennan as Flora (Series 1—2); The secretary and receptionist at the local newspaper office, and prolific knitter.
* Dolina MacLennan as Flora (Series 1–2); The secretary and receptionist at the local newspaper office, and prolific knitter.
* [[Iain McColl]] as Neil (Series 2—3); Operator of the local omnibus and the small, unstaffed local railway station.
* [[Iain McColl]] as Neil (Series 2–3); Operator of the local omnibus and the small, unstaffed local railway station.
* [[Ronnie Letham]] as Peter (Series 2—3); Station Officer at the local fire station, which is run by trained locals.
* [[Ronnie Letham]] as Peter (Series 2–3); Station Officer at the local fire station, which is run by trained locals.
* [[Ron Donachie]] as Zoot McPherrin (Series 1—2); Leader of a [[hippie]] colony, with various Lochdubh associations.
* [[Ron Donachie]] as Zoot McPherrin (Series 1–2); Leader of a [[hippie]] colony, with various Lochdubh associations.
* Laurie Ventry as Reverend Alan Snow (Series 2); Local clergyman of undisclosed denomination.
* Laurie Ventry as Reverend Alan Snow (Series 2); Local clergyman of undisclosed denomination.
* Bill Leadbitter as D.I. Willie Bruce (Series 1); Hamish's superior from the [[Inverness]] police force.
* Bill Leadbitter as D.I. Willie Bruce (Series 1); Hamish's superior from the [[Inverness]] police force.
* [[Alex Norton]] as Duncan Soutar (Series 1—2); Local farmer.
* [[Alex Norton]] as Duncan Soutar (Series 1–2); Local farmer.
* Rab Christie as Jimmy Soutar (Series 1—2); Duncan Soutar's son.
* Rab Christie as Jimmy Soutar (Series 1–2); Duncan Soutar's son.
* [[Sandy McDade]] as Jean Foley (Series 3); A friend of Isobel's, who along with her nephew, Frankie, leaves Glasgow to stay in Lochdubh.
* [[Sandy McDade]] as Jean Foley (Series 3); A friend of Isobel's, who along with her nephew, Frankie, leaves Glasgow to stay in Lochdubh.
* Stephen Henderson as Frankie Bryce (Series 3); Jean's nephew, who comes with her and Isobel to stay in Lochdubh.
* Stephen Henderson as Frankie Bryce (Series 3); Jean's nephew, who comes with her and Isobel to stay in Lochdubh.


==Episodes==
==Episodes==

===Series overview===
{{Series overview

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===Series 1 (1995)===
===Series 1 (1995)===
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{{Episode list
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber= 1
| EpisodeNumber= 1
| EpisodeNumber2= 1
| EpisodeNumber2= 1
| Title= [[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: The Great Lochdubh Salt Robbery|The Great Lochdubh Salt Robbery]]
| Title= {{va|[[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: The Great Lochdubh Salt Robbery|The Great Lochdubh Salt Robbery]]|The Great Lochdubh Salt Robbery}}
| DirectedBy= Nicholas Renton
| DirectedBy= Nicholas Renton
| WrittenBy= [[Daniel Boyle (writer)|Daniel Boyle]]
| WrittenBy= [[Daniel Boyle (writer)|Daniel Boyle]]
| OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|1995|3|26|df=y}}
| OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|1995|3|26|df=y}}


| ShortSummary= Hamish has his hands full dealing with two cases - a salt theft from a local grocery store, and the disappearance of the local wife abuser, Geordie Robb.
| ShortSummary= Hamish has his hands full dealing with two cases – a salt theft from a local grocery store, and the disappearance of the local wife abuser, Geordie Robb.
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{{Episode list
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber= 2
| EpisodeNumber= 2
| EpisodeNumber2= 2
| EpisodeNumber2= 2
| Title= A Pillar of the Community
| Title= {{va|A Pillar of the Community}}
| DirectedBy= Nicholas Renton
| DirectedBy= Nicholas Renton
| WrittenBy= Stuart Hepburn
| WrittenBy= Stuart Hepburn
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| ShortSummary= Hamish is asked to keep the peace when tensions arise as a newcomer, Vicky Jeffreys, tries to teach the villagers about their own "traditional" heritage and takes over events at the Lochdubh day celebrations.
| ShortSummary= Hamish is asked to keep the peace when tensions arise as a newcomer, Vicky Jeffreys, tries to teach the villagers about their own "traditional" heritage and takes over events at the Lochdubh day celebrations.
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{{Episode list
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber= 3
| EpisodeNumber= 3
| EpisodeNumber2= 3
| EpisodeNumber2= 3
| Title= The Big Freeze
| Title= {{va|The Big Freeze}}
| DirectedBy= Patrick Lau
| DirectedBy= Patrick Lau
| WrittenBy= Dominic Minghella
| WrittenBy= [[Dominic Minghella]]
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1995|4|9|df=y}}
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1995|4|9|df=y}}


| ShortSummary= Hamish investigates a burglary at Major Maclean's residence, but suspects he is faking the incident to claim the insurance money. However, DI Bruce is determined to catch a gang he suspects are responsible.
| ShortSummary= Hamish investigates a burglary at Major Maclean's residence, but suspects he is faking the incident to claim the insurance money. However, DI Bruce is determined to catch a gang he suspects are responsible.
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{{Episode list
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber= 4
| EpisodeNumber= 4
| EpisodeNumber2= 4
| EpisodeNumber2= 4
| Title= West Coast Story
| Title= {{va|West Coast Story}}
| DirectedBy= Ian Knox
| DirectedBy= Ian Knox
| WrittenBy= Brian Elsley
| WrittenBy= Brian Elsley
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| ShortSummary= Hamish sets out to expose the poor dealings of local bank manager Cameron Dicks, who seeks to bankrupt Duncan Soutar. When Hamish's cheques also bounce, he joins the village production of ''[[West Side Story]]''.
| ShortSummary= Hamish sets out to expose the poor dealings of local bank manager Cameron Dicks, who seeks to bankrupt Duncan Soutar. When Hamish's cheques also bounce, he joins the village production of ''[[West Side Story]]''.
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{{Episode list
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber= 5
| EpisodeNumber= 5
| EpisodeNumber2= 5
| EpisodeNumber2= 5
| Title= [[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: Wee Jock's Lament|Wee Jock's Lament]]
| Title= {{va|[[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: Wee Jock's Lament|Wee Jock's Lament]]|Wee Jock's Lament|Wee Jock’s Lament}}
| DirectedBy= Nicholas Renton
| DirectedBy= Nicholas Renton
| WrittenBy= Daniel Boyle
| WrittenBy= Daniel Boyle
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1995|4|23|df=y}}
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1995|4|23|df=y}}


| ShortSummary= Hamish tries to track down two escaped convicts whom he believes ran over and killed his dog Wee Jock. Suspecting this actions may result in murder, the townsfolk set out to find him before he reaches boiling point.
| ShortSummary= Hamish tries to track down two escaped convicts who he believes ran over and killed his dog Wee Jock. Suspecting his actions may result in murder, the townsfolk set out to find him before he reaches boiling point.
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{{Episode list
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber= 6
| EpisodeNumber= 6
| EpisodeNumber2= 6
| EpisodeNumber2= 6
| Title= A Bit of an Epic
| Title= {{va|A Bit of an Epic}}
| DirectedBy= Sid Roberson
| DirectedBy= Sid Roberson
| WrittenBy= Julian Spilsbury
| WrittenBy= Julian Spilsbury
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| ShortSummary= Hamish decides to join a famous tour guide on a mountain trek through the steep Scottish hillsides, suspecting that trouble may arise. When he is led into a dangerous situation, his fears are proven correct.
| ShortSummary= Hamish decides to join a famous tour guide on a mountain trek through the steep Scottish hillsides, suspecting that trouble may arise. When he is led into a dangerous situation, his fears are proven correct.
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===Series 2 (1996)===
===Series 2 (1996)===
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{{Episode list
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber= 7
| EpisodeNumber= 7
| EpisodeNumber2= 1
| EpisodeNumber2= 1
| Title= [[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: A Perfectly Simple Explanation|A Perfectly Simple Explanation]]
| Title= {{va|[[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: A Perfectly Simple Explanation|A Perfectly Simple Explanation]]|A Perfectly Simple Explanation}}
| DirectedBy= Nicholas Renton
| DirectedBy= Nicholas Renton
| WrittenBy= [[Daniel Boyle (writer)|Daniel Boyle]]
| WrittenBy= [[Daniel Boyle (writer)|Daniel Boyle]]
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| ShortSummary= Hamish is branded a devil by a religious group who claim that Lochdubh is the new [[Sodom and Gomorrah|Gomorrah]]. His initial disdain turns to concern for head of the Church of the Stony Path, Malachi MacBean, whose behaviour continues to become more erratic.
| ShortSummary= Hamish is branded a devil by a religious group who claim that Lochdubh is the new [[Sodom and Gomorrah|Gomorrah]]. His initial disdain turns to concern for head of the Church of the Stony Path, Malachi MacBean, whose behaviour continues to become more erratic.
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{{Episode list
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber= 8
| EpisodeNumber= 8
| EpisodeNumber2= 2
| EpisodeNumber2= 2
| Title= In Search of a Rose
| Title= {{va|In Search of a Rose}}
| DirectedBy= Mandie Fletcher
| DirectedBy= Mandie Fletcher
| WrittenBy= Stuart Hepburn
| WrittenBy= Stuart Hepburn
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1996|3|31|df=y}}
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1996|3|31|df=y}}
| ShortSummary= Hamish investigates the disappearance of a local seafarer. Barney Meldon opens a new visitor attraction - a whale-watching expedition - in the village.
| ShortSummary= Hamish investigates the disappearance of a local seafarer. Barney Meldrum opens a new visitor attraction – a whale-watching expedition – in the village.
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{{Episode list
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber= 9
| EpisodeNumber= 9
| EpisodeNumber2= 3
| EpisodeNumber2= 3
| Title= Isobel Pulls it Off
| Title= {{va|Isobel Pulls it Off}}
| DirectedBy= Mandie Fletcher
| DirectedBy= Mandie Fletcher
| WrittenBy= Dominic Minghella
| WrittenBy= Dominic Minghella
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| ShortSummary= Hamish becomes jealous when Isobel breaks a big story with the local newspaper, and finds a new boyfriend, Gary. Hamish's jealously turns to fear when he suspects that Gary may be leading Isobel into the path of some serious trouble.
| ShortSummary= Hamish becomes jealous when Isobel breaks a big story with the local newspaper, and finds a new boyfriend, Gary. Hamish's jealously turns to fear when he suspects that Gary may be leading Isobel into the path of some serious trouble.
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{{Episode list
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber= 10
| EpisodeNumber= 10
| EpisodeNumber2= 4
| EpisodeNumber2= 4
| Title= [[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: Radio Lochdubh|Radio Lochdubh]]
| Title= {{va|[[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: Radio Lochdubh|Radio Lochdubh]]|Radio Lochdubh}}
| DirectedBy= Nicholas Renton
| DirectedBy= Nicholas Renton
| WrittenBy= Daniel Boyle
| WrittenBy= Daniel Boyle
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| ShortSummary= Hamish is ordered to close down a popular local [[pirate radio]] station by two radio detection officers, but faces backlash from the locals. Meanwhile, his personal life takes a turn from the worse when he breaks up with Alex, but his decision soon turns into tragedy.
| ShortSummary= Hamish is ordered to close down a popular local [[pirate radio]] station by two radio detection officers, but faces backlash from the locals. Meanwhile, his personal life takes a turn from the worse when he breaks up with Alex, but his decision soon turns into tragedy.
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{{Episode list
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber= 11
| EpisodeNumber= 11
| EpisodeNumber2= 5
| EpisodeNumber2= 5
| Title= [[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: No Man is an Island|No Man is an Island]]
| Title= {{va|[[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: No Man is an Island|No Man is an Island]]|No Man is an Island}}
| DirectedBy= Nicholas Renton
| DirectedBy= Nicholas Renton
| WrittenBy= Daniel Boyle
| WrittenBy= Daniel Boyle
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| ShortSummary= Hamish takes off to a remote island following Alex's death, but ends up having to rescue an elderly woman, Belle, who discovers the remains of an unexploded landmine. Meanwhile, Hamish's replacement, PC Duggan, begins to offend the locals.
| ShortSummary= Hamish takes off to a remote island following Alex's death, but ends up having to rescue an elderly woman, Belle, who discovers the remains of an unexploded landmine. Meanwhile, Hamish's replacement, PC Duggan, begins to offend the locals.
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{{Episode list
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber= 12
| EpisodeNumber= 12
| EpisodeNumber2= 6
| EpisodeNumber2= 6
| Title= [[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: The Lochdubh Deluxe|The Lochdubh Deluxe]]
| Title= {{va|[[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: The Lochdubh Deluxe|The Lochdubh Deluxe]]|The Lochdubh Deluxe}}
| DirectedBy= Nicholas Renton
| DirectedBy= Nicholas Renton
| WrittenBy= Daniel Boyle
| WrittenBy= Daniel Boyle
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| ShortSummary= Hamish has to intervene in a family feud, and investigates the disappearance of a body from the local burial ground. Lachie Jr. is asked to become the new assistant to the undertaker, who has become tired of his nephew's behaviour.
| ShortSummary= Hamish has to intervene in a family feud, and investigates the disappearance of a body from the local burial ground. Lachie Jr. is asked to become the new assistant to the undertaker, who has become tired of his nephew's behaviour.
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===Series 3 (1997)===
===Series 3 (1997)===
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| EpisodeNumber=13
| EpisodeNumber=13
| EpisodeNumber2= 1
| EpisodeNumber2= 1
| Title=[[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: The Honourable Policeman|The Honourable Policeman]]
| Title={{va|[[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: The Honourable Policeman|The Honourable Policeman]]|The Honourable Policeman}}
| DirectedBy=[[Jonas Grimås]]
| DirectedBy=[[Jonas Grimås]]
| WrittenBy=[[Daniel Boyle (writer)|Daniel Boyle]]
| WrittenBy=[[Daniel Boyle (writer)|Daniel Boyle]]
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1997|3|16|df=y}}
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1997|3|16|df=y}}


| ShortSummary=Hamish is invited to be the best man at the local laird's wedding, but suspects the laird's fiancé may be harbouring an ulterior motive for wanting to marry. Meanwhile, Hamish is forced to train a new woman police constable, Anne Patterson.
| ShortSummary=Hamish is invited to be the best man at the local laird's wedding, but suspects the laird's fiancée may be harbouring an ulterior motive for wanting to marry. Meanwhile, Hamish is forced to train a new woman police constable, Anne Patterson.
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| EpisodeNumber=14
| EpisodeNumber=14
| EpisodeNumber2= 2
| EpisodeNumber2= 2
| Title=[[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: Deferred Sentence|Deferred Sentence]]
| Title={{va|[[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: Deferred Sentence|Deferred Sentence]]|Deferred Sentence}}
| DirectedBy=Nicholas Renton
| DirectedBy=Nicholas Renton
| WrittenBy=Daniel Boyle
| WrittenBy=Daniel Boyle
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| ShortSummary=Hamish investigates a twenty-year-old mystery which has divided the island of Lagga-Laggas, whilst trying to avoid becoming embroiled in the rivalry between Father McPhail and his adversary, Enoch McDuff.
| ShortSummary=Hamish investigates a twenty-year-old mystery which has divided the island of Lagga-Laggas, whilst trying to avoid becoming embroiled in the rivalry between Father McPhail and his adversary, Enoch McDuff.
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| EpisodeNumber=15
| EpisodeNumber=15
| EpisodeNumber2= 3
| EpisodeNumber2= 3
| Title=[[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: The Lochdubh Assassin|The Lochdubh Assassin]]
| Title={{va|[[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: The Lochdubh Assassin|The Lochdubh Assassin]]|The Lochdubh Assassin}}
| DirectedBy=Nicholas Renton
| DirectedBy=Nicholas Renton
| WrittenBy=Daniel Boyle
| WrittenBy=Daniel Boyle
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1997|3|30|df=y}}
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1997|3|30|df=y}}


| ShortSummary=Hamish must protect the village from a gang of ruthless villains who follow Isobel back from Glasgow, but he has a particularly difficult time keeping them under control - as they have yet to commit a crime.
| ShortSummary=Hamish must protect the village from a gang of ruthless villains who follow Isobel back from Glasgow, but he has a particularly difficult time keeping them under control – as they have yet to commit a crime.
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{{Episode list
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| EpisodeNumber=16
| EpisodeNumber=16
| EpisodeNumber2= 4
| EpisodeNumber2= 4
| Title=[[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: The Good Thief|The Good Thief]]
| Title={{va|[[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: The Good Thief|The Good Thief]]|The Good Thief}}
| DirectedBy=[[Jonas Grimås]]
| DirectedBy=[[Jonas Grimås]]
| WrittenBy=Daniel Boyle
| WrittenBy=Daniel Boyle
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| ShortSummary=Hamish has to uncover the secret of Frankie's best friend from Glasgow, Tusker Gray, who threatens to ruin the annual singing contest between Lochdubh Stag Bar and the Dunbracken Arms.
| ShortSummary=Hamish has to uncover the secret of Frankie's best friend from Glasgow, Tusker Gray, who threatens to ruin the annual singing contest between Lochdubh Stag Bar and the Dunbracken Arms.
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| EpisodeNumber=17
| EpisodeNumber=17
| EpisodeNumber2= 5
| EpisodeNumber2= 5
| Title=The Trouble with Rory
| Title={{va|The Trouble with Rory}}
| DirectedBy=Mandie Fletcher
| DirectedBy=Mandie Fletcher
| WrittenBy=Stuart Hepburn
| WrittenBy=Stuart Hepburn
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| ShortSummary=Hamish investigates a fire at the local primary school, which destroys part of the building. Esme is shocked when the council decide not to rebuild, but is even more disgusted when she discovers her boyfriend Rory may be connected.
| ShortSummary=Hamish investigates a fire at the local primary school, which destroys part of the building. Esme is shocked when the council decide not to rebuild, but is even more disgusted when she discovers her boyfriend Rory may be connected.
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| EpisodeNumber=18
| EpisodeNumber=18
| EpisodeNumber2= 6
| EpisodeNumber2= 6
| Title=More Than a Game
| Title={{va|More Than a Game}}
| DirectedBy=Mandie Fletcher
| DirectedBy=Mandie Fletcher
| WrittenBy=Stuart Hepburn
| WrittenBy=Stuart Hepburn
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| ShortSummary=Hamish suspects that there may be cheating at the annual [[shinty]] match against Dunbracken, but the relationship breakdown between Lachie Jr. and his father threatens to overshadow the entire game.
| ShortSummary=Hamish suspects that there may be cheating at the annual [[shinty]] match against Dunbracken, but the relationship breakdown between Lachie Jr. and his father threatens to overshadow the entire game.
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| EpisodeNumber=19
| EpisodeNumber=19
| EpisodeNumber2= 7
| EpisodeNumber2= 7
| Title= [[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: Destiny (part 1)|Destiny (part 1)]]
| Title= {{va|[[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: Destiny (part 1)|Destiny (part 1)]]|Destiny (part 1)|Destiny}}
| DirectedBy=Nicholas Renton
| DirectedBy=Nicholas Renton
| WrittenBy=Daniel Boyle
| WrittenBy=Daniel Boyle
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| ShortSummary=Hamish is forced to uncover the location of the [[Stone of Scone|Stone of Destiny]] after John's criminal brother, Kenneth McIver, is sprung from an American jail, and returns to Lochdubh in search of the priceless artifact.
| ShortSummary=Hamish is forced to uncover the location of the [[Stone of Scone|Stone of Destiny]] after John's criminal brother, Kenneth McIver, is sprung from an American jail, and returns to Lochdubh in search of the priceless artifact.
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| EpisodeNumber=20
| EpisodeNumber=20
| EpisodeNumber2= 8
| EpisodeNumber2= 8
| Title= [[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: Destiny (part 2)|Destiny (part 2)]]
| Title= {{va|[[Daniel Boyle (writer)#Hamish Macbeth: Destiny (part 2)|Destiny (part 2)]]|Destiny (part 2)}}
| DirectedBy=Nicholas Renton
| DirectedBy=Nicholas Renton
| WrittenBy=Daniel Boyle
| WrittenBy=Daniel Boyle
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| ShortSummary= Hamish and friends trek across the mountains to rescue John after Ava and Kenneth manage to steal the Stone of Destiny. But while Hamish and Isobel's relationship begins to blossom, John's fate proves to be much darker.
| ShortSummary= Hamish and friends trek across the mountains to rescue John after Ava and Kenneth manage to steal the Stone of Destiny. But while Hamish and Isobel's relationship begins to blossom, John's fate proves to be much darker.
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==Home Media==
Region 1: All three series have been released on DVD in Region 1 from October 25, 2005, to October 23, 2007.

Region 2: All three series have been released on DVD in Region 2 from September 5, 2005, to April 24, 2006.

Region 4: All three series have been released on DVD in Region 4 from March 21, 2006, to February 7, 2007.
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|Season 1
|October 25, 2005
|September 5, 2005<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hamish Macbeth - Series 1 [DVD] [1995] - DVD - musicMagpie Store |url=https://www.musicmagpie.co.uk/store/products/hamish-macbeth-series-1-dvd-1995 |access-date=2022-10-03 |website=www.musicmagpie.co.uk}}</ref>
|March 21, 2006
|-
|Season 2
|October 24, 2006
|January 23, 2006<ref>{{Citation |title=Hamish Macbeth - Series 2 |url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hamish-Macbeth-DVD-Robert-Carlyle/dp/B000A16IB4 |language=English |access-date=2022-10-03}}</ref>
|September 7, 2006<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hamish Macbeth - Series 02 |url=https://www.sanity.com.au/products/2011033/Hamish-Macbeth---Series-02 |access-date=2022-10-03 |website=Sanity |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|Season 3
|October 23, 2007
|April 24, 2006<ref>{{Citation |title=Hamish Macbeth - Series 3 |date=2006-04-24 |url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hamish-Macbeth-DVD-Robert-Carlyle/dp/B000E6D1PQ |publisher=2entertain |access-date=2022-10-03}}</ref>
|February 7, 2007<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hamish Macbeth - Series 3 |url=https://www.sanity.com.au/products/2085083/Hamish-Macbeth---Series-3 |access-date=2022-10-03 |website=Sanity |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|Seasons 1-3
|October 23, 2007
|October 2, 2006<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hamish Macbeth: The Complete Series {{!}} DVD Box Set {{!}} Free shipping over £20 |url=https://store.hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/hamish-macbeth-the-complete-series |access-date=2022-10-03 |website=HMV Store |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|October 3, 2007<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hamish Macbeth - Series 01 - 03 |url=https://www.sanity.com.au/products/2100023/Hamish-Macbeth---Series-01---03 |access-date=2022-10-03 |website=Sanity |language=en}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=0111993|title=Hamish Macbeth}}
* {{IMDb title|id=0111993|title=Hamish Macbeth}}
* [http://members.ozemail.com.au/~blinda/hamish3.htm The Wee Hamish Macbeth]
* [http://members.ozemail.com.au/~blinda/hamish3.htm The Wee Hamish Macbeth] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080221160115/http://members.ozemail.com.au/~blinda/hamish3.htm |date=21 February 2008 }}
* [http://www.scotlandthemovie.com/hamish/intro.html Hamish Macbeth, Gossip from Lochdubh]
* [http://www.scotlandthemovie.com/hamish/intro.html Hamish Macbeth, Gossip from Lochdubh]


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Hamish Macbeth
GenrePolice procedural
Mystery
Comedy drama
Written byDaniel Boyle
Directed byNicholas Renton
StarringRobert Carlyle
Ralph Riach
Shirley Henderson
Valerie Gogan
Barbara Rafferty
Stuart McGugan
Anne Lacey
Brian Pettifer
Duncan Duff
Jimmy Yuill
Billy Riddoch
Stuart Davids
David Ashton
Country of originVereinigtes Königreich
Original languageEnglisch
No. of series3
No. of episodes20 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersTrevor Davies
Scott Meek
Andrea Calderwood
ProducersDeidre Keir
Charles Salmon
Production locationScotland
Running time50 minutes
Production companyZenith Entertainment
Original release
NetworkBBC1
Release26 March 1995 (1995-03-26) –
4 May 1997 (1997-05-04)

Hamish Macbeth is a Scottish mystery comedy-drama television series produced by BBC Scotland that aired from 26 March 1995 to 4 May 1997. It is loosely based on a series of mystery novels by M. C. Beaton (Marion Chesney). The series concerns a local police officer, Constable Hamish Macbeth, in the fictitious town of Lochdubh on the west coast of Scotland. The title character was played by Robert Carlyle. It consisted of three series, with the first two series containing six episodes and the third containing eight.

The series was released on DVD in the United Kingdom and the United States in 2005 and 2006 respectively, with the exception of the first series episode ‘West Coast Story’. This was due to rights issues surrounding the episode's extensive use of excerpts from the 1961 film West Side Story.

In September 2023 the series was made permanently available on BBC iPlayer. Like the DVD release, ‘West Coast Story’ is not on iPlayer.[1]

Synopsis

Hamish Macbeth, a police constable in the Northern Constabulary, accompanied by his dog, a West Highland Terrier named Wee Jock, keeps the peace in the small town of Lochdubh. He does so without great reliance on the letter of the law and with every intention of avoiding being promoted out of what is his ideal job. He strongly dislikes involvement from Inverness police, and sometimes his intention does not seem to be to capture local petty criminals but to keep them away from prison and penalties.

The major running theme of the series is the tension caused by Hamish's attraction to both the journalist of the local newspaper, Isobel Sutherland, and the aristocratic author Alexandra Maclean. Other themes include the clairvoyance of Hamish's friend and co-worker "TV John" McIver, the not-so-secret romance between the school-teacher Esme Murray and the shopkeeper Rory Campbell, the volatile marriage of the publican Barney Meldrum and his wife Agnes, the schemes of the two Lachie MacCraes, father and son, the laid-back, pipe-smoking Doc Brown, and Major Peregrine Maclean, father of Alexandra and penniless aristocratic widower.

The series was accompanied by the Gaelic music of John Lunn.

Production

The series was filmed on location in the village of Plockton, the town of Kyle of Lochalsh and the surrounding area. A map of the Lochdubh area shown in the episode ‘In Search of a Rose’ places Lochdubh close to Toscaig, just to the north of Kyle of Lochalsh, with Lochdubh Island being part of the Crowlin Islands.

The series was directed mainly by Nicholas Renton, with Mandie Fletcher directing four episodes and Jonas Grimas directing two episodes in 1997.

Cast

  • Robert Carlyle as PC Hamish Macbeth; A policeman in the village of Lochdubh, laid-back in dealing with the inhabitants' quirky ways. He works to avoid promotion or transfer, and is clearly more interested in keeping the peace than enforcing the letter of the law.
  • Ralph Riach as John James McIver, known as "TV John"; Hamish's friend and confidant who got his nickname because he was the first man in Lochdubh to have a television set. He manned the station when Hamish was away and was gifted with the sight.
  • Shirley Henderson as Isobel Sutherland; A reporter on The Lochdubh Listener who is in love with Hamish. Hamish later realises his love for her, but their relationship remains largely unrequited. She temporarily left Lochdubh for a job in Glasgow, but later returns and starts a relationship with Hamish.
  • Valerie Gogan as Alexandra "Alex" Maclean (Series 1–2); Major Maclean's daughter, a novelist who has an on/off relationship with Hamish. She breaks up with Hamish after discovering that he no longer has feelings for her, and is actually in love with Isobel. She then attempts to leave Lochdubh, but falls down a muddy cliff and dies.
  • Barbara Rafferty as Agnes Meldrum; a landlady who runs the local pub with her husband, Barney. It is later revealed that when she was 16, she had a son named Gavin, whom she gave up for adoption. He later reunites with her.
  • Stuart McGugan as Bernard Keir Hardy "Barney" Meldrum; the local publican, an "incomer" from Glasgow.
  • Anne Lacey as Esme Murray; The local teacher and owner of the boarding house.
  • Brian Pettifer as Rory Duncan Campbell; Owner of the local grocery shop, and a very close friend of Esme.
  • Duncan Duff as Dougal Alexander Fleming Brown, AKA "Doc"; The kilt-wearing, pipe-smoking village doctor, who appears to smoke quantities of marijuana.
  • Jimmy Yuill/Billy Riddoch as Lachlan McCrae, Sr.; A local schemer who fills his days making unlicensed sausages.
  • Stuart Davids as Lachlan McCrae, Jr; Son of Lachlan Sr., who starts out in the sausage business and ends up the local undertaker.
  • David Ashton as Major Roderick Peregrine ("Roddy") Maclean; Alex's father, local land-owner and former army officer.
  • Zippy as Wee Jock; Hamish's dog. After Wee Jock dies, he is replaced by another dog named simply "Jock".

Recurring characters

  • Jon Croft as Malkie Clunie (Series 1); The Major's groundsman and gamekeeper.
  • Mona Bruce as Edith ("Edie") (Series 3); The Major's housekeeper.
  • Dolina MacLennan as Flora (Series 1–2); The secretary and receptionist at the local newspaper office, and prolific knitter.
  • Iain McColl as Neil (Series 2–3); Operator of the local omnibus and the small, unstaffed local railway station.
  • Ronnie Letham as Peter (Series 2–3); Station Officer at the local fire station, which is run by trained locals.
  • Ron Donachie as Zoot McPherrin (Series 1–2); Leader of a hippie colony, with various Lochdubh associations.
  • Laurie Ventry as Reverend Alan Snow (Series 2); Local clergyman of undisclosed denomination.
  • Bill Leadbitter as D.I. Willie Bruce (Series 1); Hamish's superior from the Inverness police force.
  • Alex Norton as Duncan Soutar (Series 1–2); Local farmer.
  • Rab Christie as Jimmy Soutar (Series 1–2); Duncan Soutar's son.
  • Sandy McDade as Jean Foley (Series 3); A friend of Isobel's, who along with her nephew, Frankie, leaves Glasgow to stay in Lochdubh.
  • Stephen Henderson as Frankie Bryce (Series 3); Jean's nephew, who comes with her and Isobel to stay in Lochdubh.

Episodes

Series overview

SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1626 March 1995 (1995-03-26)April 30, 1995 (1995-04-30)
2624 March 1996 (1996-03-24)April 28, 1996 (1996-04-28)
3816 March 1997 (1997-03-16)4 May 1997 (1997-05-04)

Series 1 (1995)

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitelDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"The Great Lochdubh Salt Robbery"Nicholas RentonDaniel Boyle26 March 1995 (1995-03-26)
Hamish has his hands full dealing with two cases – a salt theft from a local grocery store, and the disappearance of the local wife abuser, Geordie Robb.
22"A Pillar of the Community"Nicholas RentonStuart Hepburn2 April 1995 (1995-04-02)
Hamish is asked to keep the peace when tensions arise as a newcomer, Vicky Jeffreys, tries to teach the villagers about their own "traditional" heritage and takes over events at the Lochdubh day celebrations.
33"The Big Freeze"Patrick LauDominic Minghella9 April 1995 (1995-04-09)
Hamish investigates a burglary at Major Maclean's residence, but suspects he is faking the incident to claim the insurance money. However, DI Bruce is determined to catch a gang he suspects are responsible.
44"West Coast Story"Ian KnoxBrian Elsley16 April 1995 (1995-04-16)
Hamish sets out to expose the poor dealings of local bank manager Cameron Dicks, who seeks to bankrupt Duncan Soutar. When Hamish's cheques also bounce, he joins the village production of West Side Story.
55"Wee Jock's Lament"Nicholas RentonDaniel Boyle23 April 1995 (1995-04-23)
Hamish tries to track down two escaped convicts who he believes ran over and killed his dog Wee Jock. Suspecting his actions may result in murder, the townsfolk set out to find him before he reaches boiling point.
66"A Bit of an Epic"Sid RobersonJulian Spilsbury30 April 1995 (1995-04-30)
Hamish decides to join a famous tour guide on a mountain trek through the steep Scottish hillsides, suspecting that trouble may arise. When he is led into a dangerous situation, his fears are proven correct.

Series 2 (1996)

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitelDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
71"A Perfectly Simple Explanation"Nicholas RentonDaniel Boyle24 March 1996 (1996-03-24)
Hamish is branded a devil by a religious group who claim that Lochdubh is the new Gomorrah. His initial disdain turns to concern for head of the Church of the Stony Path, Malachi MacBean, whose behaviour continues to become more erratic.
82"In Search of a Rose"Mandie FletcherStuart Hepburn31 March 1996 (1996-03-31)
Hamish investigates the disappearance of a local seafarer. Barney Meldrum opens a new visitor attraction – a whale-watching expedition – in the village.
93"Isobel Pulls it Off"Mandie FletcherDominic Minghella7 April 1996 (1996-04-07)
Hamish becomes jealous when Isobel breaks a big story with the local newspaper, and finds a new boyfriend, Gary. Hamish's jealously turns to fear when he suspects that Gary may be leading Isobel into the path of some serious trouble.
104"Radio Lochdubh"Nicholas RentonDaniel Boyle14 April 1996 (1996-04-14)
Hamish is ordered to close down a popular local pirate radio station by two radio detection officers, but faces backlash from the locals. Meanwhile, his personal life takes a turn from the worse when he breaks up with Alex, but his decision soon turns into tragedy.
115"No Man is an Island"Nicholas RentonDaniel Boyle21 April 1996 (1996-04-21)
Hamish takes off to a remote island following Alex's death, but ends up having to rescue an elderly woman, Belle, who discovers the remains of an unexploded landmine. Meanwhile, Hamish's replacement, PC Duggan, begins to offend the locals.
126"The Lochdubh Deluxe"Nicholas RentonDaniel Boyle28 April 1996 (1996-04-28)
Hamish has to intervene in a family feud, and investigates the disappearance of a body from the local burial ground. Lachie Jr. is asked to become the new assistant to the undertaker, who has become tired of his nephew's behaviour.

Series 3 (1997)

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitelDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
131"The Honourable Policeman"Jonas GrimåsDaniel Boyle16 March 1997 (1997-03-16)
Hamish is invited to be the best man at the local laird's wedding, but suspects the laird's fiancée may be harbouring an ulterior motive for wanting to marry. Meanwhile, Hamish is forced to train a new woman police constable, Anne Patterson.
142"Deferred Sentence"Nicholas RentonDaniel Boyle23 March 1997 (1997-03-23)
Hamish investigates a twenty-year-old mystery which has divided the island of Lagga-Laggas, whilst trying to avoid becoming embroiled in the rivalry between Father McPhail and his adversary, Enoch McDuff.
153"The Lochdubh Assassin"Nicholas RentonDaniel Boyle30 March 1997 (1997-03-30)
Hamish must protect the village from a gang of ruthless villains who follow Isobel back from Glasgow, but he has a particularly difficult time keeping them under control – as they have yet to commit a crime.
164"The Good Thief"Jonas GrimåsDaniel Boyle6 April 1997 (1997-04-06)
Hamish has to uncover the secret of Frankie's best friend from Glasgow, Tusker Gray, who threatens to ruin the annual singing contest between Lochdubh Stag Bar and the Dunbracken Arms.
175"The Trouble with Rory"Mandie FletcherStuart Hepburn13 April 1997 (1997-04-13)
Hamish investigates a fire at the local primary school, which destroys part of the building. Esme is shocked when the council decide not to rebuild, but is even more disgusted when she discovers her boyfriend Rory may be connected.
186"More Than a Game"Mandie FletcherStuart Hepburn20 April 1997 (1997-04-20)
Hamish suspects that there may be cheating at the annual shinty match against Dunbracken, but the relationship breakdown between Lachie Jr. and his father threatens to overshadow the entire game.
197"Destiny (part 1)"Nicholas RentonDaniel Boyle27 April 1997 (1997-04-27)
Hamish is forced to uncover the location of the Stone of Destiny after John's criminal brother, Kenneth McIver, is sprung from an American jail, and returns to Lochdubh in search of the priceless artifact.
208"Destiny (part 2)"Nicholas RentonDaniel Boyle4 May 1997 (1997-05-04)
Hamish and friends trek across the mountains to rescue John after Ava and Kenneth manage to steal the Stone of Destiny. But while Hamish and Isobel's relationship begins to blossom, John's fate proves to be much darker.

Home Media

Region 1: All three series have been released on DVD in Region 1 from October 25, 2005, to October 23, 2007.

Region 2: All three series have been released on DVD in Region 2 from September 5, 2005, to April 24, 2006.

Region 4: All three series have been released on DVD in Region 4 from March 21, 2006, to February 7, 2007.

DVD Releases
Season Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
Season 1 October 25, 2005 September 5, 2005[2] March 21, 2006
Season 2 October 24, 2006 January 23, 2006[3] September 7, 2006[4]
Season 3 October 23, 2007 April 24, 2006[5] February 7, 2007[6]
Seasons 1-3 October 23, 2007 October 2, 2006[7] October 3, 2007[8]

References

  1. ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b009q1zw/hamish-macbeth
  2. ^ "Hamish Macbeth - Series 1 [DVD] [1995] - DVD - musicMagpie Store". www.musicmagpie.co.uk. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
  3. ^ Hamish Macbeth - Series 2, retrieved 3 October 2022
  4. ^ "Hamish Macbeth - Series 02". Sanity. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
  5. ^ Hamish Macbeth - Series 3, 2entertain, 24 April 2006, retrieved 3 October 2022
  6. ^ "Hamish Macbeth - Series 3". Sanity. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
  7. ^ "Hamish Macbeth: The Complete Series | DVD Box Set | Free shipping over £20". HMV Store. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
  8. ^ "Hamish Macbeth - Series 01 - 03". Sanity. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
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