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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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- 01
No Man Is an IslandPersonal crisis takes Hamish to a remote island from which he intends never to return. But he is not alone. Meanwhile, his absence from Lochdubh is keenly felt when his over-zealous replacement makes himself a nuisance. - 02
The Great Lochdubh Salt RobberyPolice 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. - 03
Wee Jock's LamentA 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.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Season's bestThe Great Lochdubh Salt RobberyMarch 26, 1995Police constable Hamish Macbeth is baffled by two apparently unrelated mysteries: a huge quantity of table salt has been stolen from Rory Ca - S01E02
A Pillar of the CommunityApril 2, 1995Newcomers to Lochdubh Vicky and Paul Jeffreys cause a stir: Vicky tries to put reluctant villagers back in touch with their Highland heritag - S01E03
The Big FreezeApril 9, 1995—Major Maclean stages a robbery to make a false insurance claim. Before Hamish can settle things quietly, Inspector Bruce instigates a major - S01E04West Coast StoryApril 16, 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,
- S01E05
Wee Jock's LamentApril 23, 1995A 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 - S01E06
A Bit of an EpicApril 30, 1995On a mountain trek led by Colonel Don Maxwell, Hamish advises caution once the climbers have reached their goal, but Maxwell urges them on i
Season02
- S02E01
A Perfectly Simple ExplanationMarch 24, 1996A hellfire sect leader sees the town as the new Gomorrah. Hamish's reputation is undermined and his tolerance stretched to the limit when he - S02E02
In Search of a RoseMarch 31, 1996—Whale-spotting trips and the disappearance of a local seafarer involve Hamish in a murky underwater investigation. - S02E03
Isobel Pulls It OffApril 7, 1996Village reporter Isobel stumbles on a story that could put her in the big league. She emerges with a fresh image and a hot new boyfriend, le - S02E04
Radio LochdubhApril 14, 1996Hamish turns a deaf ear to the local pirate radio station which is having a remarkable influence on the town. But when the radio authority s - S02E05
Season's bestNo Man Is an IslandApril 21, 1996Personal crisis takes Hamish to a remote island from which he intends never to return. But he is not alone. Meanwhile, his absence from Loch - S02E06
The Lochdubh DeluxeApril 28, 1996A family feud at the funeral parlour comes to a head. It is suggested that space aliens have snatched a body from the local burial ground.
Season03
- S03E01
The Honourable PolicemanMarch 16, 1997—Tongues are set wagging in Lochdubh when the lonely local laird, Major Maclean, returns home from holiday with a glamorous fiancee - but is - S03E02
Deferred SentenceMarch 23, 1997Holidaying alone oil the island of Laggan-Laggan, Hamish is drawn into a twenty-year old mystery which has poisoned the community. Why do th - S03E03
The Lochdubh AssassinMarch 30, 1997—A gang of ruthless villains descends on Lochdubh, hot on the heels of young tearaway Frankie Bryce and his Aunty Jean, Isobel's best friend - S03E04
The Good ThiefApril 6, 1997—Esme has discovered that young Frankie Bryce has an unexpected musical talent and the villagers are pinning their hopes and staking their be - S03E05
The Trouble with RoryApril 13, 1997—When fire destroys part of Lochdubh Primary School, Esme is horrified to learn not only that the council intends closing the school for good - S03E06
Season's bestMore Than a GameApril 20, 1997Lochdubh prepares for tile annual shinty match against Dunbracken with a ruthless Lachlan coaching the village team. Last year was Dunbracke - S03E07
Destiny (1)April 27, 1997TV John's long-lost brother, the one-eyed, one-legged, one-armed Kenneth McIver, is Sprung from a South American gaol by millionaire Torquil - S03E08
Destiny (2)May 4, 1997Kenneth and Ava have stolen the Stone of Destiny, and TV John is missing. Hamish, Isobel and a posse from Lochdubh embark on a death-defying
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