Strathblair

50min

Drama

Black Watch Sergeant Alec Ritchie and his new wife Jennifer move to a rundown sheep farm in the Scottish countryside.

Episodes

Cast

In Good Faith

1. In Good Faith

50min

3rd May 1992

Newlyweds Alec and Jennifer Ritchie have been promised the tenancy of a dilapidated farm in the remote Scottish countryside. Life does not look like it's going to be easy, and the prospects look grim. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by Ken Hannam.

Family Affairs

2. Family Affairs

50min

10th May 1992

Macrae of Balbuie (Andrew Keir) receives an unwelcome visitor. (Also starred David Tennant as Archie the Hiker in one of his earliest television roles). Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.

Sheep Don't Safely Graze

3. Sheep Don't Safely Graze

50min

17th May 1992

Alec has an encounter with an old army friend with surprising consequences. Andrew worries about the prospect of a war in Korea and Robert's past catches up with him. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.

Partings

4. Partings

50min

24th May 1992

Jennifer has to return south after her mother is taken ill. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.

Crimes and Misdemeanours

5. Crimes and Misdemeanours

50min

31st May 1992

Alec decides to attend the farm auction whilst Veronica returns to London. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by Ken Hannam.

Visitations

6. Visitations

50min

7th Jun 1992

Jenny is surprised by a visit from an old flame. Umberto meets an old friend at the agricultural show. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by Ken Hannam.

Into the Forest

7. Into the Forest

50min

28th Jun 1992

Alec and Jenny's tenancy is put in jeopardy when Sir James plans some changes. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by Ken Hannam.

Coming to Terms

8. Coming to Terms

50min

5th Jul 1992

Alec and Jenny enjoy a day at the lamb sales. American businessman Donald Telfer (Lou Hirsch) pays his partner Andrew a visit. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.

Past and Present

9. Past and Present

50min

12th Jul 1992

Pheemie reveals a dark secret to Jenny. Andrew proposes to Flora and Sir James is delighted. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.

Day of Judgement

10. Day of Judgement

50min

19th Jul 1992

Umberto is troubled when the past catches up with him. Andrew is drafted back into service and heads off to Korea. Alec and Jenny decide on their future when tragedy strikes. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.

First air date

3rd May 1992

Last air date

29th Aug 1993

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

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