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 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:

5. Episode 5 - Archie's older sister Lizzie turns up with her boyfriend Gerald and a group of massage therapists intent on turning Glenbogle into a healing center. Meanwhile, Golly goes missing and Lexie discovers the secret to his disappearance. Lizzie reveals that she is pregnant and is not marrying Gerald, to Hector's disgust. Lizzie realizes that there is a spark between her best friend, Katrina and Archie, but Katrina denies the allegations and realizes a truth about Lizzie herself... 4 stars.

6. Episode 6 - As the new laird to Glenbogle, Archie must accept Killwillie's challenge in competing against him in the annual Highland boat race. Archie hires a marketing manager and photographer to publicise his new Glenbogle spring water. Duncan decides that he wants to move away from Glenbogle and seeks the advice of the gay photographer who thinks that Duncan is gay too. Meanwhile, Katrina is put up for election on the Highland council and enlists the help of a woman from the marketing company to plan her election strategy against her opponent, Kilwillie. (Dale-4, David-4.5) 4.25 stars.

7. Episode 7 - Archie and Justine organise a special Highland Night at their restaurant. To help execute the plan smoothly, Archie and Lexie head over to London to make the preparations. Golly gives Duncan the responsibility of leading the Glorious Twelfth shoot. Katrina and Kilwillie go head to head in the local election, but Kilwillie's loyalty seems non-existent when instead of campaigning, he joins Hector in the shoot. Katrina's chances are boosted when Alan returns to help her campaign and Molly realises that Katrina is the better candidate over Kilwillie. (Dale-4, David-3) 3.5 stars.

8. Episode 8 - Justine tells Archie that he must decide whether or not to return to their restaurant in London or to stay at Glenbogle with his family. Archie learns that the house is in need of repairs costing in the hundreds of thousands. To make matters worse, Fleming returns to the glen to inform Archie that the bank can no longer wait for him to pay the estate's debts; Fleming suggests that Archie sell the village, prompting a rooftop protest by Hector. Meanwhile, revelations are made about Archie and Lexie's night on the train and Molly is upset that Hector has seemingly forgotten their 40th anniversary. Just when it appears that Archie and Katrina may finally get together, a familiar face returns and everything is shattered.... (Dale-4, David-3) 3.5 stars.

Rated NR 3 hours 20 minutes 2000

3.81 stars-Disc 2 (4.06 stars Series 1). Series 1 ended ok (sure started out awesome)....hoping Series 2 is even better! Love the quirky characters!