Hamish Macbeth (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1995, Hamish Macbeth is a drama series.
What it’s about. Hamish Macbeth is a comedy-drama series made by BBC Scotland and first aired in 1995. It is loosely based on a series of mystery novels by M. C. Beaton. The series concerns a local police officer, Constable Hamish Macbeth in the fictitious town of Lochdubh on the west coast of Scotland. The titular character was played by Robert Carlyle. It ran for three series from 1995 to 1997, with the first two series having six episodes and the third having eight.
Who’s in it. Hamish Macbeth stars Robert Carlyle as Hamish Macbeth, Jimmy Yuill as Lachlan McCrae, Ralph Riach as TV John McIver and Anne Lacey as Esme Murray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Hamish Macbeth has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hamish Macbeth page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hamish Macbeth (1995)?
- In US, Hamish Macbeth is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hamish Macbeth worth watching?
- Hamish Macbeth holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hamish Macbeth?
- Hamish Macbeth stars Robert Carlyle, Jimmy Yuill, Ralph Riach, Anne Lacey and Barbara Rafferty.
- When was Hamish Macbeth released?
- Hamish Macbeth was released in 1995.