Hamish Macbeth

1h

Drama

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.

Episodes

Cast

The Great Lochdubh Salt Robbery

1. The Great Lochdubh Salt Robbery

1h

26th Mar 1995

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.

A Pillar of the Community

2. A Pillar of the Community

1h

2nd Apr 1995

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.

The Big Freeze

3. The Big Freeze

1h

9th Apr 1995

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

West Coast Story

4. West Coast Story

1h

16th Apr 1995

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.

Wee Jock's Lament

5. Wee Jock's Lament

1h

23rd Apr 1995

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.

A Bit of an Epic

6. A Bit of an Epic

1h

30th Apr 1995

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.

First air date

26th Mar 1995

Last air date

4th May 1997

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks