Bill Simpson
The Mackinnons (1977)
Season 1
The Mackinnons was a BBC Scotland drama series, which started in 1977. It starred Bill Simpson as the head of the Mackinnon family, a vet in the fictional Argyll town of Inverglen. It was seen as inhabiting similar terrain to Dr. Finlay's Casebook and Sutherland's Law, but was less successful.
Released May 2, 1977
Episode 50 min
None+
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Whose Side Are You On?
Violence in the night occurs when new people with different attitudes threaten traditional ways in the Western Highlands.
May 2, 1977, midnight
S1E2 - Man From the Past
A man from the past arrives with a proposition, one that would change Margaret Mackinnon's life.
May 9, 1977, midnight
S1E3 - Bird of Prey
A rare bird of prey is the object of covetous eyes, but there are other and more sinister events taking place.
May 16, 1977, midnight
S1E4 - They Also Serve...
One has heard of a pig in a poke, but might not Attila be a bull in one?
May 23, 1977, midnight
S1E5 - Working Weekend
An apparently routine meeting of the Inverglen Syndicate becomes suddenly a matter of acute concern to the Laird and his son.
May 30, 1977, midnight
S1E6 - Money Matters
A new bank manager in Inverglen brings problems - Donald Mackinnon finds a way of solving them!
June 13, 1977, midnight
S1E7 - Shame the Devil
The Laird's son is charged with culpable homicide, and the evidence against him is compelling.
June 20, 1977, midnight
S1E8 - In the Public Interest
A businessman from the North of England plans to exploit an area of outstanding natural beauty. There is a local conflict of interest and the matter has an entirely unexpected outcome.
June 27, 1977, midnight
S1E9 - The Inheritance
A killer dog on the loose plus an inheritance bring problems to the inhabitants of Inverglen.
July 4, 1977, midnight
S1E10 - Playboy of the Western Highlands
Donald Mackinnon becomes involved in a wildlife park - and a plan to cage a husband!
July 11, 1977, midnight
S1E11 - The Ex Mrs. Mackinnon
Donald Mackinnon's ex wife becomes a matter of concern, and Donald blames himself.
July 18, 1977, midnight
S1E12 - Ruth
An Atlantic storm and an isolated farmhouse. The happenings during the few hours that follow are crucial for Donald Mackinnon - and for Ruth.
July 25, 1977, midnight
S1E13 - A New Life
Roger Wayman is no ordinary man and his chance visit to Inverglen seems likely to alter Donald's and Katharine's lives profoundly.
Aug. 1, 1977, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 50 min.
Released: May 2, 1977
Last Air Date: Aug. 1, 1977, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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