Weir of Hermiston
Series Overview
The old Lord Adam Weir of the Hermiston estate on the Scots borders is a gruff, boozy, hanging judge - the terror of Edinburgh law courts. His wife is a tremulous and pious Christian. Weir spends his time putting his wife down, even in the company of her only son, Archie. His mother dead of depression and stress, Archie grow to hate his father, but then goes into law studies, though his more modern and tolerant values clash with those of his father. Attending the hanging of yet another of his father's victims, Archie can no longer stand it and denounces his father publicly. As punishment he is rusticated to manage the family estate, Hermiston.
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 4 Episodes
1973 – 1973
Premiered: Thu, Feb 15, 1973
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Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tina Wakerell
Robert Louis Stevenson, Tom Wright
Pharic Maclaren
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Pharic Maclaren
Producer
Tom Wright
Writer
Tina Wakerell
Director
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What is Weir of Hermiston about?
The old Lord Adam Weir of the Hermiston estate on the Scots borders is a gruff, boozy, hanging judge - the terror of Edinburgh law courts. His wife is a tremulous and pious Christian. Weir spends his time putting his wife down, even in the company of her only son, Archie. His mother dead of depression and stress, Archie grow to hate his father, but then goes into law studies, though his more modern and tolerant values clash with those of his father. Attending the hanging of yet another of his father's victims, Archie can no longer stand it and denounces his father publicly. As punishment he is rusticated to manage the family estate, Hermiston.
How many seasons does Weir of Hermiston have?
Weir of Hermiston comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Weir of Hermiston?
Key cast members in Weir of Hermiston include Tom Fleming, David Rintoul, Tom Watson, Paul Young, Edith MacArthur.
Who created or directed Weir of Hermiston?
Weir of Hermiston was developed and directed by Tina Wakerell.