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Hamish Macbeth

Series Overview

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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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 20 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

1995 – 1997

Premiered: Sun, Mar 26, 1995

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Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, May 4, 1997

Season 3, Episode 8: “Destiny (2)”

Kenneth 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 trek across mountain and moorland in order to rescue their friend and save a treasured symbol of the nation's heritage. As adversity brings Hamish and Isobel closer together, myth begins to merge with reality and the ghosts of Scotland's past appear to help them on their way, but ultimately there's no salvation without sacrifice.

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Screenplay & Story

M. C. Beaton

Original Score & Music

John Lunn

Producers

Charles Salmon, Scott Meek, Andrea Calderwood, Trevor Davies

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:M. C. Beaton

Department Leadership Roster

Charles Salmon

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested.

International Certification Matrix

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamish Macbeth

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What is Hamish Macbeth about?

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.

How many seasons does Hamish Macbeth have?

Hamish Macbeth comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Hamish Macbeth?

Key cast members in Hamish Macbeth include Robert Carlyle, Barbara Rafferty, Stuart McGugan.

Who created or directed Hamish Macbeth?

Hamish Macbeth was developed and directed by Not specified.