The Last of "Monarch"...

[macwilkin]

BBC Scotland is reporting this story on their web site this morning:

Cameras stop rolling at Glenbogle
The last scenes of the BBC drama Monarch of the Glen have been filmed.
The fortunes of the MacDonald family and their Highland Glenbogle Estate have been watched by an estimated 50 million people across 20 countries.

The fictional grounds were in fact Ardverikie Estate, centred around Loch Laggan. The scenery made Monarch one of the BBC's biggest exports.

The show has contributed millions of pounds to the local economy since it was launched six years ago.

It has been estimated the spin-off to the Highland community has been more than £2m.

Susan Hampshire, who play's Molly MacDonald, said despite family feuds on screen, a bond had been built up behind the scenes.

"We haven't had a lot of people throwing tantrums or being difficult," she said.

"Everybody has been really good at their job and really nice. And so I think every actor is longing to come back again because of the wonderful atmosphere."

"It's the kind of television everybody feels should be made because it's family television, and because it's one of the most beautiful places on earth."

Patricia Eccles of the Cairngorm Chamber of Commerce said she hoped the programme would have long lasting tourism spin-offs.

"The overseas visitors are particularly interested," she said.

"It's bringing in an awful lot of people from Australia, New Zealand, Canada and America."

Highland life has also won over the city-based cast members.

"I feel very at home here," said Lloyd Owen who plays the Laird of Glenbogle.

"There's something called Highland time which I'm definitely on. But I'll just have to visit. I shall get on a flight and get my dose."

The picture postcard scenery of Badenoch and Stratspey played a major part in Monarch's worldwide success.

Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/h...nd/4707889.stm

Published: 2005/07/22 15:22:56 GMT

© BBC MMV

[Colin]

I'm looking forward to the next series, but regret that it will be the last. I hope that in the final 6 episodes that some old familiar faces return.

It's rare to find a show these days that will hold my interest, and yet is family oriented enough that my four year old son can watch it (personally I think he has a little crush on Lexie).

[macwilkin]

I'm looking forward to the next series, but regret that it will be the last. I hope that in the final 6 episodes that some old familiar faces return.

It's rare to find a show these days that will hold my interest, and yet is family oriented enough that my four year old son can watch it (personally I think he has a little crush on Lexie).

Don't we all have a crush on Lexie? :mrgreen: Your son has good taste, Colin! ;)

We're still running slow here in the colonies wi' BBC America, so maybe we'll get to savour it a wee bit more.

Cheers,

Todd

[Jimmy Carbomb]

So, since I only get to see it on DVD or on PMS... I mean PBS... I'll probably see the final episodes in 2010?

I wish they would re-release the soundtrack. The daggum thing is impossible to track down!

Anyone with a copy that would like to... um... you know.;)

[Colin]

Anyone with a copy that would like to... um... you know.;)

I'll second that and would also be interested in a.....um....you know copy.

[JackK]

Don't we all have a crush on Lexie?

I sure do

I will miss the show, but all good TV programs seem to come to an end much sooner than we, the views, would like.

Jack

[macwilkin]

I'm going to write BBC & BBC America & ask them to re-release it -- it's worth a try, the worst they can do is say "no".

Who's with me? (cue the Alexander Keith's commerical!) ;)

Cheers,

Todd

[Colin]

I'm going to write BBC & BBC America & ask them to re-release it -- it's worth a try, the worst they can do is say "no".

Who's with me? (cue the Alexander Keith's commerical!) ;)

Cheers,

Todd

I'm with you!!!!!

[Colin]

Good News Graham, Todd, and others,

It sounds like Duncan, Kilwillie, and the spirit of Hector will all make appearances in the up coming final series of Monarch of the Glen. I am trying to find the link on bbc where I read this, but when I do, I will attach to this message.

[macwilkin]

Good News Graham, Todd, and others,

It sounds like Duncan, Kilwillie, and the spirit of Hector will all make appearances in the up coming final series of Monarch of the Glen. I am trying to find the link on bbc where I read this, but when I do, I will attach to this message.

Good to hear that, Colin -- I miss Hector. The missus says that my best friend Mark and I are just like Killwillie and Hector (I'm Hector, btw)! :mrgreen:

Cheers,

Todd