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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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- E1 The Great Lochdubh Salt RobberyNext upMar 26, 1995 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Barbara Rafferty (Agnes Meldon), Julia Wallace (Alice Robb), John Grieve (Whisky Bob), Anne Lannan (Lucy Robb), Pip Torrens (Peter Peterson), Bill Leadbitter (DI Willie Bruce), Greer Gaffney (DS Sandra McDonald), Jon Croft (Malkie Clunie)
- E2 A Pillar of the CommunityApr 2, 1995 · 60 min
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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.
Guest stars: Barbara Rafferty (Agnes Meldon), Shirley Henderson (Isobel Sutherland), David Ryall (Paul Jeffreys), John McLean (Wee Boy), Kay McLean (Wee Girl), Phyllida Law (Vicky Jeffreys), Jimmy Chisholm (Tartan Salesman), Linda Ormiston (Evadne McTurk)
- E3 The Big FreezeApr 9, 1995 · 60 min
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Major Maclean stages a robbery to make a false insurance claim. Before Hamish can settle things quietly, Inspector Bruce instigates a major surveillance operation.
Guest stars: Barbara Rafferty (Agnes Meldon), Shirley Henderson (Isobel Sutherland), Stuart McQuarrie (DS Cronk), Bill Leadbitter (DI Willie Bruce), Alisdair McQuarrie (Danny MacCellan), Gilbert Martin (Abercrombie Markwell), Jake D'Arcy (Scott), Alan Tall (Young Crofter)
- E4 West Coast StoryApr 16, 1995 · 60 min
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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.
Guest stars: Barbara Rafferty (Agnes Meldon), Shirley Henderson (Isobel Sutherland), Muireann Kelly (Janice), Ken Drury (Cameron Dicks), Alex Norton (Duncan Soutar), Laura Kellman (Phyllis Dicks), Hugh MacQuarrie (Kenneth Dicks), Ron Donachie (Zoot McPherrin)
- E5 Wee Jock's LamentApr 23, 1995 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Shirley Henderson (Isobel Sutherland), Patricia Ross (Rose Hart / Susan Graham), Billy McColl (Francie McGilp), Ken Hutchison (Harry Dobbs), Greig Guthrie (Wee Boy), Michael Marra (Jackie Dallas), Christine Primrose (Dale Dallas), Graham De Banzie (Robert Graham)
- E6 A Bit of an EpicApr 30, 1995 · 60 min
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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.
Guest stars: Barbara Rafferty (Agnes Meldon), Shirley Henderson (Isobel Sutherland), James Faulkner (Colonel Don Maxwell), Iain Lauchlan (Jimmy McCormack), Jake D'Arcy (Scott), Robert Willox (Walker), Philip McGough (George Standish), Susannah Hitching (Jenny Carpenter)
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Robert Carlyle
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