Rockface 2002
What is Rockface?
Rockface is a British television drama series that first broadcast on BBC One. The series is set in Glenntannoch, a fictitious town in the Scottish Highlands.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 14
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 13, 2002
- Last aired
- Jul 27, 2003
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 14 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
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Overview
Rockface is a British television drama series that first broadcast on BBC One. The series is set in Glenntannoch, a fictitious town in the Scottish Highlands. It follows the work of a mountain rescue team, led by Dr Gordon Urquhart, whose major missions and incidents are based on real life ones conducted by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue service. The series explores the challenges and dangers faced by the team as they respond to emergencies in the rugged Scottish landscape.
Should you watch it?
“A Scottish doctor leads daring mountain rescues in a drama rooted in real-life emergencies.”
- Authentic rescue scenarios inspired by real Lochaber missions.
- Scenic Scottish Highlands backdrop adds atmospheric tension.
- The series' regional focus may feel narrow to some viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas set against rugged outdoor challenges.
The show contains intense rescue action and mature drama, suitable for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Rockface first air?
It first broadcast on BBC One on 13 March 2002.
Who created the series?
It was principally written and created by Nicholas Hicks-Beach and Shelley Miller.
What is the setting of the series?
It is set in the fictional Scottish Highlands town of Glenntannoch.
What is the main premise?
The series follows Dr Gordon Urquhart leading a mountain rescue team whose missions are based on real-life rescues by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue service.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is classified as an action, adventure and drama series.