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Hamish Macbeth

Hamish Macbeth

7.7 /10 (17) 1995–1997
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.
Seasons
3
Episodes
20
Country
Status
Ended

Cast

Robert Carlyle
Robert Carlyle
Hamish Macbeth · 20 eps
Jimmy Yuill
Jimmy Yuill
Lachlan McCrae · 6 eps
Barbara Rafferty
Barbara Rafferty
Agnes Meldrum · 27 eps
Brian Pettifer
Brian Pettifer
Rory Campbell · 19 eps
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Anne Lacey
Esme Murray · 18 eps
Ralph Riach
Ralph Riach
TV John McIver · 18 eps
Shirley Henderson
Shirley Henderson
Isobel Sutherland · 15 eps
Duncan Duff
Duncan Duff
Doc Brown · 14 eps
Billy Riddoch
Billy Riddoch
Lachlan McCrae · 13 eps
Valerie Gogan
Valerie Gogan
Alex Maclean · 8 eps
Sandy McDade
Sandy McDade
Jean Foley · 4 eps
Iain McColl
Iain McColl
Neil the Bus · 4 eps
Mona Bruce
Mona Bruce
Edie · 3 eps
Jake D'Arcy
Jake D'Arcy
Sawney Weir · 3 eps
David Ryall
David Ryall
Paul Jeffreys · 2 eps
Ron Donachie
Ron Donachie
Zoot McPherrin · 2 eps
Michael MacKenzie
Michael MacKenzie
Ferdie McLopez · 2 eps
Brendan Conroy
Brendan Conroy
Cruiser Captain · 2 eps
Caroline Loncq
Caroline Loncq
Ava Grimm · 2 eps
Kenny Ireland
Kenny Ireland
Torquil McFarquar · 2 eps
Sheila Keith
Sheila Keith
Auntie Ella · 2 eps
Ken Drury
Ken Drury
Cameron Dicks · 2 eps
Tam Dean Burn
Tam Dean Burn
Black Bob Roberts · 2 eps
Laurie Ventry
Laurie Ventry
Reverend Alan Snow · 2 eps
Sean Scanlan
Sean Scanlan
Kenneth McIver · 2 eps
Pip Torrens
Pip Torrens
Peter Peterson · 1 eps
Jimmy Chisholm
Jimmy Chisholm
Christie McMurray · 2 eps
Sharon Small
Sharon Small
WPC Anne Peterson · 1 eps
Phyllida Law
Phyllida Law
Vicky Jeffreys · 1 eps
Gary Lewis
Gary Lewis
Dave the House-Seller · 1 eps

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Episode Guide

1
The Great Lochdubh Salt Robbery
26 Mar 199560 min 7.0
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
A Pillar of the Community
02 Abr 199560 min 5.0
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
The Big Freeze
09 Abr 199560 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
West Coast Story
16 Abr 199560 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
Wee Jock's Lament
23 Abr 199560 min 7.0
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
A Bit of an Epic
30 Abr 199560 min 6.0
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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Where to watch Hamish Macbeth? Hamish Macbeth is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox, Spectrum On Demand, WETA+.
Who stars in Hamish Macbeth? The main cast of Hamish Macbeth includes Robert Carlyle, Barbara Rafferty, Stuart McGugan.
What genre is Hamish Macbeth? Hamish Macbeth is a Drama film. It has a rating of 7.7/10 with 17 votes.
How many seasons does Hamish Macbeth have? Hamish Macbeth has 3 seasons and 20 episodes.

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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.

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