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Hamish Macbeth

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.

1995 7.7/10 community score 3 seasons · 20 episodes Ended
  • Drama

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First aired
Seasons
3
Episodes
20
Status
Ended

Latest aired episode

S3 E8

Destiny (2)

Aired 1h

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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Season guide

Most recent seasons first

4 season entries

  • Series 3

    Season 3

    8 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Series 2

    Season 2

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Series 1

    Season 1

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Specials

    1 episode

    First episode aired

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