Sutherland's Law (1973) is a drama web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Sutherland's Law online in HD.
Sutherland's Law — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Lindsay Galloway
- Starring: Iain Cuthbertson, Martin Cochrane, Edith MacArthur, Victor Carin
Sutherland's Law — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1973-06-06 |
| Seasons | 5 |
| Episodes | 46 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.5/10 (2 votes) |
Sutherland's Law — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: A Cry for Help (1973-06-06) — An old woman lies dying by the side of the road. Sutherland knows his way of life is at stake.
- E2: The Sea (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 Cour
- E3: The Travelling People (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?
- E4: The Dutchies (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.
- E5: The Running Man (1973-07-04) — Who is 'The Milkie'? Why was he trying to get to Glendoran? And who was chasing him?
- E6: The Return (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?
- E7: The Ship (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.
- E8: The Runaway (1973-08-01) — With the best intentions Christine tries to help young Mary Campbell. And puts the girl in terrible danger.
- E9: The Climb (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 (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 (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 o
- E12: The Prodigal (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 (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.
Series 2
- E1: The Thirteenth Man (1974-05-15) — The power of the sea should never be taken lightly. When a notorious whirlpool claims several lives it's important for Sutherland to lay the blame on the right shoulders.
- E2: Caesar's Wife (1974-05-22) — When a respectable woman, a personal friend of Sutherland's, is arrested for shoplifting it soon becomes evident that vital information is being withheld. Why?
- E3: The Condemned (1974-05-29) — A twenty year old murder still casts a long shadow. Especially when the son of the convicted murderer throws doubts on the infallibility of the Law.
- E4: The Break (1974-06-05) — When a trawler skipper is beaten up and doesn't lay a complaint, Dr. Roberts is intrigued. So is Sutherland.
- E5: The Retreat (1974-06-12) — A guilty boy is allowed to go free and Sutherland's professional problems clash with some deeply personal ones. The outcome could well change his life.
- E6: The Winner (1974-07-10) — A light aircraft engages in some dangerous stunt flying and the pilot is killed. Accident or murder?
- E7: The Partnership (1974-07-17) — Who or what caused the death of Ian Mackay? Whatever the answer there are problems for the widow, the business partner and, Sutherland discovers, the insurance man.
- E8: The Evidence (1974-07-24) — A woman is found dead by the roadside. Is she the victim of a hit and run driver – or of a murderer?
Series 4
- E1: In at the Deep End (1975-05-27) — ""See for yourself, sir – you were booked in as a single. Mrs. Shaw wasn't with you, sir. You were alone.""
- E2: A Slight Case of Matrimony (1975-06-03) — ""I simply said every time we run into the Reverend Mr. McNeill he glares at us. As if we're living in sin because HE didn't marry us!""
- E3: No Second Chance (1975-06-10) — ""It shouldn't be there. There comes a time in the life of gelignite when it loses its sense of humour.""
- E4: A Murmur of Malice (1975-06-17) — ""Yes. I can't be sure, but it looks as though one of them must have found out about me.""
- E5: The Italian Debt (1975-06-24) — ""You believed those two men came from the Water Board, so you let them in…!""
- E6: A Lady of Considerable Talent (1975-07-01) — ""David, I think I've put my foot in it. But what IS Mr. Sutherland doing in Edinburgh?""
- E7: Creatures in a Private Zoo (1975-07-08) — ""Still and all, why would somebody be on the river signalling at that time of night?""
- E8: A Good Place for Murder (1975-07-15) — ""There's not much I can tell you – except that a very likeable police officer seems to have got himself into considerable trouble.""
- E9: A Matter of Self-defence (1975-07-22) — ""Ten to one it's grisly. They seem to reserve those for the small hours!""
- E10: The Rag Doll (1975-07-29) — ""The poor wee soul's dead. An inquiry isn't going to help her.""
- E11: The End of the Good Times (1975-08-05) — ""Fallon doesn't represent anyone unless he's asked for. McKinney didn't ask for him, so who did?""
- E12: The Fixer (1975-08-12) — ""We're enquiring into the theft of a cheque book and a bank card, Mrs. Sutherland. We'd be glad if you could help us with information.""
Series 5
- E1: Jacob's Ladder (1976-07-06) — ""It seems to me that this Jacob's Ladder is very steep, very difficult and damned dangerous!""
- E2: Blind Jump (1976-07-13) — ""Forsyth walked to a phone box himself to dial 999. He was alone when an ambulance got there. He claimed last night he was the driver – but he wasn't!""
- E3: Small Print (1976-07-20) — ""A fire can smoulder for hours before it… becomes a fire, so to speak.""
- E4: The Eye of the Chameleon (1976-08-03) — ""A little genteel courtship, and then he decamps with every penny he can lay his hands on!""
- E5: Murphy (1976-08-10) — ""No, no, Mrs. Sutherland. I don't feel the same about human beings as I do about horses.""
- E6: Next Year, in Jerusalem (1976-08-17) — ""Funny, isn't it? They wear their hats – we take ours off!""
- E7: The Hot Water Boat (1976-08-24) — ""There's no way we can get around the fact that the gun was fired – in the direction of another person!""
- E8: Shades of Black (1976-08-31) — ""All the same, would you not agree that he's got too much power? As a Fiscal, I mean.""
Series 3
- E1: Just a Little Death (1974-09-03)
- E2: Matters of Trust (1974-09-10)
- E3: The Device (1974-09-17)
- E4: Who Cares? (1974-09-24)
- E5: Pay-Off (1974-10-01)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Sutherland's Law have? 5 season(s) with 46 episodes.
Who created Sutherland's Law? Lindsay Galloway.
Where can I watch Sutherland's Law? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
