This popular BBC series, inspired by the novels of Compton Mackenzie,



traces the adventures of Archie MacDonald, a London hipster-restaurateur summoned back to his Highland home, Glenbogle, to care for his sick father. Faced with an estate riddled with mounting losses, the city boy stays on -- at least until the muddled mess can be sorted out. Catch the episodes of the first season, starring Richard Briers



& Susan Hampshire.



This disc includes the following episodes:

1. Episode 1 - Restaurateur, Archie MacDonald is called to his Highland home of Glenbogle when his mother, Molly informs him that his father has had an accident in the loch. When he returns home, Archie is informed that he his now the Laird of Glenbogle. Meanwhile, estate worker, Golly and local teacher, Katrina try to catch the gang who are stealing the estate's precious osprey eggs. (Dale-4, David-4.5) 4.25 stars.

2. Episode 2 - A ruthless banker comes to Glenbogle and informs Archie that if the family cannot pay the outstanding debt the bank will have no choice but to close Glenbogle. Desperate to save his family's home, Archie pulls out all the stops to persuade the bank to reconsider. Duncan and Katrina train for the annual Glenbogle Hill Race. Hector visits his friend and neighbour, Kilwillie. Duncan is distraught when he realises that Lexie is flirting with Fleming, but he doesn't realise that's it all just a bluff to try and impress Fleming. 5 stars.

3. Episode 3 - Archie's girlfriend Justine comes to Glenbogle for a short stay, but during her visit, notices some chemistry between Archie and Katrina. Kilwillie asks the family to host the Glenbogle Ball in his place. While making the rushed preparations for the family, Justine learns of a past tragedy that still haunts the MacDonald family. Duncan tries his pluck up the courage to ask Lexie to the ball, whilst Alan - an old flame of Katrina - arrives back in Glenbogle, with the aim to spite Archie and ruin the ball. 4.5 stars.

4. Episode 4 - A genealogist comes to Glenbogle looking for the heir to the Ballantine clan. After getting a glimpse at the genealogist's papers, Duncan thinks that he could be the heir. Golly helps Archie to deal with two neighbours arguing over their goats. Meanwhile, after an old diary emerges, it appears that Katrina is in fact Hector's daughter; distraught with this revelation, Molly decides to move out. Archie and Katrina go on a trip to try and find out if they are in fact brother and sister. 3.5 stars.

Rated NR 3 hours 20 minutes 2000

4.31 stars (Disc 1), 4.31 stars for Series 1. Pretty funny. Thanks to AJ for suggesting this great series. Heart warming and quirky!