Hamish MacBeth

**thescot** · 8th August 07, 01:27 PM

You're right. BBCAmerica used to run the series, but now they have some really banal "comedies" (I use the term loosely) in its place.

The one where he lost Wee Jock was a very good episode, and the books are even more charming. When the townspeople in the kilts came running out on the moor to keep him from shooting the guy, it was really a nice scene.

Hope the BBC brings them back.

**macwilkin** · 10th August 07, 03:20 AM

Originally Posted by thescot

You're right. BBCAmerica used to run the series, but now they have some really banal "comedies" (I use the term loosely) in its place.

The one where he lost Wee Jock was a very good episode, and the books are even more charming. When the townspeople in the kilts came running out on the moor to keep him from shooting the guy, it was really a nice scene.

Hope the BBC brings them back.

Isn't that the truth! One of my major motivations for switching from cable to Dish network was BBC America, and so far, I have been very disappointed in it -- no Monarch, no Hamish MacBeth, no Foyle's War, no Dad's Army -- just the trash.

Regards,

Todd

**richardljohnson** · 10th August 07, 04:27 AM

Like Monarch of the Glen it is a classic. BBC needs to get on the ball and keep the Scottish based shows coming. Also, Shirley Henderson who played Isobel Sutherland (the news paper writer and 'love' interest) was also in the Harry Potter movies as Moaning Myrtle(sp).

Richard-

**Mr. MacDougall** · 10th August 07, 04:31 AM

Originally Posted by richardljohnson

Also, Shirley Henderson was also in the Harry Potter movies as Moaning Myrtle(sp).

I thought she looked familiar! She's much more attractive as Isobel than as Myrtle, though.

**richardljohnson** · 12th August 07, 05:27 PM

If any one is interested Series 3 will be released on DVD October 23, 2007.

**Mr. MacDougall** · 12th August 07, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by richardljohnson

If any one is interested Series 3 will be released on DVD October 23, 2007.

How many did BBC shoot?

**richardljohnson** · 12th August 07, 05:47 PM

3 series with 8 episodes in the last series. This will complete the full series.

**McG** · 13th September 07, 02:32 AM

I first seen Hamish McBeth a hink aboot 10 yrs ago, then eventually it came oot on DVD so bought the box set , still ma favourite programme ever! It is filmed in a wee place called Plockton on the west coast next tae Loch Carron. A wis there aboot a year ago, took me an hoor tae drive there fae ma work. Got ma picture tain next tae the wee shoap and Hamish,s police station. A walked intae the shoap and asked if TV john wis aboot she said "yer ten years to late, thank god it wis terrible they just took over the village when filming" A didnae hae tae live through the distrupion o' filming but surely it wis worth it. I will post the picts when a hunt them oot!