A religious group declares that Hamish is the devil, leading Hamish to investigate. What he discovers is more complex than he imagined. On the personal front, Alex and Hamish begin cohabitating.

Episode 1 of 6, A Perfectly Simple Explanation

Robert Carlyle stars as Hamish Macbeth. A police constable in the small Scottish town of Lochdubh, who occasionally bends the rules when it suits him or when it can help some of his fellow eccentric townsfolk.

Hamish Macbeth

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Robert Carlyle stars in the series set in a Scottish village where life is never sleepy.


Hamish investigates a salt theft from the grocery store, and a missing wife abuser.

Episode 1 of 6, The Great Lochdubh Salt Robbery

New resident Vicky Jeffreys takes over Lochdubh Day planning and bullies everyone into promoting Scottish culture.

Episode 2 of 6, A Pillar of the Community

Maj. Maclean fakes a burglary for the insurance money, but DI Bruce is determined to catch the gang he thinks is responsible. Hamish and TV John both resist learning to use their new computer.

Episode 3 of 6, The Big Freeze

While multiple Lochdubh have issues with the local bank manager, Hamish ends up in a local production of West Side Story which has some parallels to relationships in his own village.

Episode 4 of 6, West Coast Story

Distraught over his dog's death, Hamish charges after the two men responsible. Sure that he means murder, the men of Lochdubh try to reach him first.

Episode 5 of 6, Wee Jock's Lament

A famous guide leads a company retreat up the steep Scottish hillsides, and Hamish comes along, suspecting trouble. Alex returns to Lochdubh but finds tragedy may have ended her chances with Hamish.

Hamish Macbeth

Episode 1 of 6, A Perfectly Simple Explanation

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