Sutherland's Law

121973•50m•8.5/10

Drama

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Sutherland's Law is a British television series created by Lindsay Galloway and produced by BBC Scotland for BBC One, aired from 6 June 1973 to 31 August 1976. The drama deals with the duties of the Procurator Fiscal in a small Scottish town. The series had originated as a standalone edition of the portmanteau programme Drama Playhouse in 1972 in which Derek Francis played Sutherland and was then commissioned as an ongoing series with Iain Cuthbertson as Sutherland.

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Production

BBC Scotland

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Status

Ended

First Aired

June 6, 1973

Last Aired

August 31, 1976

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Lindsay Galloway

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

A Cry for Help

Air date: 1973-06-06

An old woman lies dying by the side of the road. Sutherland knows his way of life is at stake.

The Sea

Air date: 1973-06-13

The new Depute Fiscal in the town of Glendoran conducts a Fatal Accident Enquiry. But did Ian Campbell fall accidentally from the deck of the fishing boat 'Alert' or will the Court find a murderer among the witnesses? Will Sutherland have to admit that blood is sometimes not as thick as water?

The Travelling People

Air date: 1973-06-20

Why should a beautiful girl be running through a wood in the middle of the night carrying a 12 lb. salmon? And who shot her?

The Dutchies

Air date: 1973-06-27

What matters more - that justice should be served or that a whole town should be ruined? Sutherland has to decide whether the Law serves the people or the people serve the Law.

The Running Man

Air date: 1973-07-04

Who is 'The Milkie'? Why was he trying to get to Glendoran? And who was chasing him?

The Return

Air date: 1973-07-11

Why has Stella Ross returned to Glendoran? Who is threatening her life? And what can Sutherland do to prevent a second tragedy in her life?

The Ship

Air date: 1973-07-18

A valuable pendant is the first link in a chain which takes Sutherland all around the world to end where he started.

The Runaway

Air date: 1973-08-01

With the best intentions Christine tries to help young Mary Campbell. And puts the girl in terrible danger.

The Climb

Air date: 1973-08-08

A man is dead. Why? Sutherland and Duthie have to climb a killer mountain to find the truth. And the last time Sutherland climbed there was a terrible tragedy.

E10

The Family

Air date: 1973-08-15

Sutherland becomes involved in a vendetta and has a hard choice to make when the hunter becomes the hunted.

E11

The House

Air date: 1973-08-22

Speaking Gaelic, building a house and shooting at a rabbit on land can land you in the High Court. Or so one old man finds out. Sutherland finds himself dealing with the spirit of the '45.

E12

The Prodigal

Air date: 1973-08-29

A young delinquent sets fire to a local petrol station. In order to present the full case Sutherland finds himself not only prosecuting but defending as well.

E13

The Killing

Air date: 1973-09-05

What is the difference between killing and murder? The soldier and the poisoner both know, but Sutherland has the most difficult decision of his career to make.