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Sutherland's Law is a television series m The series had originated as a stand alone edition of the portmanteau programme Drama Playhouse in 1972 in which Derek Francis played Sutherland and was then commissioned as an ongoing series. Sutherland's Law dealt with the duties of the Procurator Fiscal in a small Scottish town.

First Aired

1973-06-06
Last Aired

1976-08-31
Creator

Lindsay Galloway
Genre

Drama
Seasons

4
Episodes

41
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC One

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1. A Cry For Help

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

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

50mins 1973-06-06

2. The Sea

The new Depute Fiscal in the town of Glendoran conducts a Fatal Accident Enquiry. But did Ian Campbel...More

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?Less

50mins 1973-06-13

3. The Travelling People

Why should a beautiful girl be running through a wood in the middle of the night carrying a 12 lb. sal...More

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?Less

50mins 1973-06-20

4. The Dutchies

What matters more - that justice should be served or that a whole town should be ruined? Sutherland h...More

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.Less

50mins 1973-06-27

5. The Running Man

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

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

50mins 1973-07-04

6. The Return

Why has Stella Ross returned to Glendoran? Who is threatening her life? And what can Sutherland do t...More

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?Less

50mins 1973-07-11

7. The Ship

A valuable pendant is the first link in a chain which takes Sutherland all around the world to end whe...More

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

50mins 1973-07-18

8. The Runaway

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

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

50mins 1973-08-01

9. The Climb

A man is dead. Why? Sutherland and Duthie have to climb a killer mountain to find the truth. And th...More

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.Less

50mins 1973-08-08

10. The Family

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

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

50mins 1973-08-15

11. The House

Speaking Gaelic, building a house and shooting at a rabbit on land can land you in the High Court. Or...More

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.Less

50mins 1973-08-22

12. The Prodigal

A young delinquent sets fire to a local petrol station. In order to present the full case Sutherland ...More

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.Less

50mins 1973-08-29

13. The Killing

What is the difference between killing and murder? The soldier and the poisoner both know, but Suther...More

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.Less