About
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
Iain Cuthbertson
as John Sutherland
Martin Cochrane
as David Drummond
Edith MacArthur
as Dr Judith Roberts
Victor Carin
as CI Menzies
Episodes
Series 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.
The Sea
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
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
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
Who is 'The Milkie'? Why was he trying to get to Glendoran? And who was chasing him?
The Return
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
A valuable pendant is the first link in a chain which takes Sutherland all around the world to end where he started.
The Runaway
With the best intentions Christine tries to help young Mary Campbell. And puts the girl in terrible danger.
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