Hamish Macbeth 1995
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- March 26, 1995
- Last Aired
- May 4, 1997
- Format
- 3 seasons · 20 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~20 hours (60 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E5 "No Man Is an Island" (★ 8/10)
- Network
- BBC One
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox
What is Hamish Macbeth?
"Hamish Macbeth" is a British comedy-drama television series produced by BBC Scotland. The series is loosely based on a series of mystery novels by M.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1995
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 20
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 26, 1995
- Last aired
- May 4, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.7/10 from 17 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 20 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
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Overview
"Hamish Macbeth" is a British comedy-drama television series produced by BBC Scotland. The series is loosely based on a series of mystery novels by M. C. Beaton. It follows the life of a local police officer, Constable Hamish Macbeth, in the fictitious town of Lochdubh on the west coast of Scotland. The character of Constable Hamish Macbeth was portrayed by Robert Carlyle. The series consists of multiple series, with the first two series having six episodes and the third series having eight episodes. The show originally aired from 1995 to 1997.
Should you watch it?
“A laid-back Scottish cop solves quirky crimes while navigating small-town life.”
- Charming Scottish setting
- Witty blend of humor and mystery
- Strong lead performance by Robert Carlyle
- The series concluded after three series, so no new episodes were produced
Watch it if you enjoy gentle mysteries set in a picturesque Scottish village.
Its lighthearted tone and mild mystery make it suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Great Lochdubh Salt Robbery Mytharc Mar 26, 1995
- E2 A Pillar of the Community Core Apr 2, 1995
- E3 The Big Freeze Core Apr 9, 1995
- E4 West Coast Story Core Apr 16, 1995
- E5 Wee Jock's Lament Mytharc Apr 23, 1995
- E6 A Bit of an Epic Mytharc Apr 30, 1995
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Perfectly Simple Explanation Mytharc Mar 24, 1996
- E2 In Search of a Rose Core Mar 31, 1996
- E3 Isobel Pulls It Off Core Apr 7, 1996
- E4 Radio Lochdubh Core Apr 14, 1996
- E5 No Man Is an Island Mytharc Apr 21, 1996
- E6 The Lochdubh Deluxe Mytharc Apr 28, 1996
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Honourable Policeman Mytharc Mar 16, 1997
- E2 Deferred Sentence Core Mar 23, 1997
- E3 The Lochdubh Assassin Core Mar 30, 1997
- E4 The Good Thief Core Apr 6, 1997
- E5 The Trouble with Rory Core Apr 13, 1997
- E6 More Than a Game Core Apr 20, 1997
- E7 Destiny (1) Mytharc Apr 27, 1997
- E8 Destiny (2) Mytharc May 4, 1997
Frequently asked questions
When did the series originally air?
It first aired in 1995 and ran through 1997.
Who plays Constable Hamish Macbeth?
Robert Carlyle portrays the titular police officer.
How many episodes are in each series?
The first two series each have six episodes, and the third series has eight episodes.
What genre does the show belong to?
It is a comedy‑drama series with mystery elements.
Is the series based on any books?
Yes, it is loosely based on the mystery novels by M. C. Beaton.
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