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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Feb 27, 2000
- E2 Episode 2 Mar 5, 2000
- E3 Episode 3 Mar 12, 2000
- E4 Episode 4 Mar 19, 2000
- E5 Episode 5 Mar 26, 2000
- E6 Episode 6 Apr 2, 2000
- E7 Episode 7 Apr 9, 2000
- E8 Episode 8 Apr 16, 2000
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 7, 2001
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 14, 2001
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 21, 2001
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 28, 2001
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 4, 2001
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 11, 2001
- E7 Episode 7 Feb 18, 2001
- E8 Episode 8 Feb 25, 2001
Season 3 · 11 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Nov 4, 2001
- E2 Episode 2 Nov 11, 2001
- E3 Episode 3 Nov 18, 2001
- E4 Episode 4 Nov 25, 2001
- E5 Episode 5 Dec 2, 2001
- E6 Episode 6 Dec 9, 2001
- E7 Episode 7 Dec 16, 2001
- E8 Episode 8 Dec 23, 2001
- E9 Episode 9 Dec 30, 2001
- E10 Episode 10 Jan 13, 2002
- E11 Episode 11 Jan 20, 2002
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Sep 1, 2002
- E2 Episode 2 Sep 8, 2002
- E3 Episode 3 Sep 15, 2002
- E4 Episode 4 Sep 22, 2002
- E5 Episode 5 Sep 29, 2002
- E6 Episode 6 Oct 6, 2002
- E7 Episode 7 Oct 13, 2002
- E8 Episode 8 Oct 20, 2002
- E9 Episode 9 Oct 27, 2002
- E10 Episode 10 Nov 3, 2002
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Sep 28, 2003
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 5, 2003
- E3 Episode 3 Oct 12, 2003
- E4 Episode 4 Oct 19, 2003
- E5 Episode 5 Oct 26, 2003
- E6 Episode 6 Nov 2, 2003
- E7 Episode 7 Nov 9, 2003
- E8 Episode 8 Nov 16, 2003
- E9 Episode 9 Nov 23, 2003
- E10 Episode 10 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.