Strathblair

Synopsis

Black Watch Sergeant Alec Ritchie and his new wife Jennifer move to a rundown sheep farm in the Scottish countryside.

First Air Date: 1992-05-03

Last Air Date: 1993-08-29

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 20

Created By: Bill Craig

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Francesca Hunt as Jenny Ritchie
David Robb as Andrew Menzies
Andrew Keir as Macrae of Balbuie
Derek Riddell as Alec Ritchie
Kika Mirylees as Flora McInnes
Alison Peebles as Pheemie Robertson, Pheenie Robertson
Urbano Barberini as Umberto Fabiani
Neil McKinven as Robert Sinclair
Ian Carmichael as Sir James Menzies
Nicholas McArdle as Forbes

Seasons

Season 1 (1992)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: In Good Faith (1992-05-03)

Newlyweds Alec and Jennifer Ritchie have been promised the tenancy of a dilapidated farm in the remote Scottish countryside. Life does not look like it's going to be easy, and the prospects look grim. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by Ken Hannam.
Ep. 2: Family Affairs (1992-05-10)

Macrae of Balbuie (Andrew Keir) receives an unwelcome visitor. (Also starred David Tennant as Archie the Hiker in one of his earliest television roles). Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.
Ep. 3: Sheep Don't Safely Graze (1992-05-17)

Alec has an encounter with an old army friend with surprising consequences. Andrew worries about the prospect of a war in Korea and Robert's past catches up with him. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.
Ep. 4: Partings (1992-05-24)

Jennifer has to return south after her mother is taken ill. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.
Ep. 5: Crimes and Misdemeanours (1992-05-31)

Alec decides to attend the farm auction whilst Veronica returns to London. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by Ken Hannam.
Ep. 6: Visitations (1992-06-07)

Jenny is surprised by a visit from an old flame. Umberto meets an old friend at the agricultural show. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by Ken Hannam.
Ep. 7: Into the Forest (1992-06-28)

Alec and Jenny's tenancy is put in jeopardy when Sir James plans some changes. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by Ken Hannam.
Ep. 8: Coming to Terms (1992-07-05)

Alec and Jenny enjoy a day at the lamb sales. American businessman Donald Telfer (Lou Hirsch) pays his partner Andrew a visit. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.
Ep. 9: Past and Present (1992-07-12)

Pheemie reveals a dark secret to Jenny. Andrew proposes to Flora and Sir James is delighted. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.
Ep. 10: Day of Judgement (1992-07-19)

Umberto is troubled when the past catches up with him. Andrew is drafted back into service and heads off to Korea. Alec and Jenny decide on their future when tragedy strikes. Produced by Aileen Forsyth. Directed by David Blair.