Monarch of the Glen 2000
What is Monarch of the Glen?
Monarch of the Glen is a British comedy drama television series set in the Scottish Highlands. The series is based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 63
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 27, 2000
- Last aired
- Oct 23, 2005
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Monarch of the Glen is a British comedy drama television series set in the Scottish Highlands. The series is based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie. It follows the life of Archie MacDonald, a young restaurateur who is called back to his childhood home of Glenbogle. Archie is told he is the new Laird of Glenbogle, a title that brings with it significant responsibilities. The series explores Archie's experiences as he navigates his new role and the challenges that come with it. The show was produced by Ecosse Films for BBC Scotland and broadcast on BBC One. It consists of seven series with a total of episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A young restaurateur returns to his childhood home to discover he is the new Laird.”
- beautiful landscapes
- engaging family dynamics
- slow pacing
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas set in the Scottish Highlands.
The series is suitable for general family viewing.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Feb 27, 2000
- E2 Episode 2 Core Mar 5, 2000
- E3 Episode 3 Mytharc Mar 12, 2000
- E4 Episode 4 Core Mar 19, 2000
- E5 Episode 5 Core Mar 26, 2000
- E6 Episode 6 Core Apr 2, 2000
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc Apr 9, 2000
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Apr 16, 2000
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 7, 2001
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 14, 2001
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 21, 2001
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jan 28, 2001
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 4, 2001
- E6 Episode 6 Core Feb 11, 2001
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc Feb 18, 2001
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Feb 25, 2001
Season 3 · 11 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 4, 2001
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 11, 2001
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 18, 2001
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 25, 2001
- E5 Episode 5 Core Dec 2, 2001
- E6 Episode 6 Core Dec 9, 2001
- E7 Episode 7 Core Dec 16, 2001
- E8 Episode 8 Core Dec 23, 2001
- E9 Episode 9 Core Dec 30, 2001
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Jan 13, 2002
- E11 Episode 11 Mytharc Jan 20, 2002
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 1, 2002
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 8, 2002
- E3 Episode 3 Core Sep 15, 2002
- E4 Episode 4 Core Sep 22, 2002
- E5 Episode 5 Core Sep 29, 2002
- E6 Episode 6 Core Oct 6, 2002
- E7 Episode 7 Core Oct 13, 2002
- E8 Episode 8 Core Oct 20, 2002
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Oct 27, 2002
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Nov 3, 2002
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 28, 2003
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 5, 2003
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 12, 2003
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 19, 2003
- E5 Episode 5 Core Oct 26, 2003
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 2, 2003
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 9, 2003
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 16, 2003
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Nov 23, 2003
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Nov 30, 2003
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
Archie MacDonald is called back to his childhood home to become the Laird of Glenbogle.
Who is the main character?
The main character is a young restaurateur named Archie MacDonald.
Where is the show set?
The series is set at a place called Glenbogle.
What is Archie's profession?
Archie is a restaurateur.
Is the show a comedy or drama?
The show focuses on the life of a new Laird in a dramatic setting.
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