Synopsis
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.
Episodes
1E1A Cry for HelpAn old woman lies dying by the side of the road. Sutherland knows his way of life is at stake.50m2E2The SeaThe 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?50m3E3The Travelling PeopleWhy should a beautiful girl be running through a wood in the middle of the night carrying a 12 lb. salmon? And who shot her?50m4E4The DutchiesWhat 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.50m5E5The Running ManWho is 'The Milkie'? Why was he trying to get to Glendoran? And who was chasing him?50m6E6The ReturnWhy has Stella Ross returned to Glendoran? Who is threatening her life? And what can Sutherland do to prevent a second tragedy in her life?50m7E7The ShipA valuable pendant is the first link in a chain which takes Sutherland all around the world to end where he started.50m8E8The RunawayWith the best intentions Christine tries to help young Mary Campbell. And puts the girl in terrible danger.50m9E9The ClimbA 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.50m10E10The FamilySutherland becomes involved in a vendetta and has a hard choice to make when the hunter becomes the hunted.50m11E11The HouseSpeaking 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 '45.50m12E12The ProdigalA 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.50m13E13The KillingWhat 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.50m
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