Click here to visit our new site --> CafeDVD 2.0 Monarch Of The Glen: Series 1 Collection (2000) Rating: Starring: Richard Briers, Susan Hampshire Director: Category: Drama, Family Studio: BBC Home Video Subtitles: Length: 400 mins     Series 1: 2 Disc Set. Meet handsome Archie MacDonald, a reluctant young Scottish Laird torn betwen his trendy London life and the call of his wild Highland ancestry. You'll be seduced by breathtaking scenery, marvelously original and amusing scripts, and eccentric, thoroughly lovable characters. Episode One: Tricked into returning to Scotland by his eccentric father and dotty mother, Archie discovers he is now the Laird of the decaying family estate. Episode Two: A ruthless banker has come to foreclose on Glenbogle Estate, and it's up to Archie to use every method at his disposal to prevent his family from being thrown out on their ears. Episode Three: Archie's city slicker girlfriend, Justine, pays Glenbogle a visit and is not very pleased when he sees the chemistry between the dashing young Laird and the lovely schoolteacher, Katrina. Episode Four: An expert genealogist discovers a long-lost diary that once belonged to Katrina's mother, which contains some startling revelations about Katrina's link to the MacDonald family. Episode Five: Archie's troublesome sister, Lillie, turns up with her New Age boyfriend, Gerald, intent on converting Glenbogle into a healing center. Episode Six: Archie competes against rival Laird Kilwillie in the Highland's annual boat race across the loch. Episode Seven: Archie finds himself at odds with Justine when he organizes a special "Higland Night" at their restaurant. Episode Eight: Archie must decide where his future lies when Justine gives him an ultimatum: return to London or give up his share in the restaurant.