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Edinburgh ( Scots: [ˈɛdɪnbʌrə]; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Èideann [ˌt̪un ˈeːtʲən̪ˠ]) is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. The city is located in south-east Scotland, and is bounded to the north by the Firth of Forth estuary and to the south by the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh had a population of506,520 in mid-2020, making it the second-most populous city in Scotland and the seventh-most populous in the United Kingdom. The wider metropolitan area has a population of 912,490 Recognised as the capital of Scotland since at least the 15th century, Edinburgh is the seat of the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament, the highest courts in Scotland, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. It is also the annual venue of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. The city has long been a centre of education, particularly in the fields of medicine, Scottish law, literature, philosophy, the sciences and engineering. The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1582 and now one of three in the city, is considered one of the best research institutions in the world. It is the second-largest financial centre in the United Kingdom, the fourth largest in Europe, and the thirteenth largest internationall... ()
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One Day(2024)

TV-MA
| Drama
4.0/5 (with 61 votes)

After spending graduation night together, Emma and Dexter go their separate ways — but their lives remain intertwined.

With Ambika Mod, Eleanor Tomlinson, Essie Davis, Leo Woodall, Tim McInnerny, Luke Snellin, ...

Dani's House(2008-2012)

25min per episode | Comedy
2.7/5 (with 3 votes)

Dani's House was a British BAFTA-nominated children's sitcom series that aired on CBBC, starring Dani Harmer. The first series premiered on 26 September 2008, and its fifth series concluded on 19 July 2012.

With Dani Harmer

Rebus(2000-2007)

TV-PG
| 2h per episode | Crime, Drama
3.5/5 (with 5 votes)

Detective series set in and around Edinburgh, Scotland. Inspector John Rebus, whose methods earn him the wrath of his superiors, does not hesitate to circumvent the law to enforce it.

With Ken Stott, John Hannah

Taggart(1983-2011)

TV-14
| 1h 30min per episode | Crime, Drama
3.1/5 (with 8 votes)

Taggart is a Scottish detective television programme.The series revolves around a group of detectives initially in the Maryhill CID of Strathclyde Police, though various storylines have happened in other parts of the Greater Glasgow area, and as of the most recent series the team have operated out of the fictional John Street police station across the street from the City Chambers.

With Mark McManus

Garrow's Law(2009-2011)

1h per episode | Drama
3.7/5 (with 2 votes)

The true tale of pioneering 18th century barrister William Garrow, who acted as counsel for the accused, introducing the concept of 'innocent until proved guilty' at London's Old Bailey.

With Andrew Buchan

Shoebox Zoo(2004-2005)

TV-PG
| 25min per episode | Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
3.9/5 (with 2 votes)

Shoebox Zoo is an urban fantasy TV series made in a collaboration between BBC Scotland and various Canadian television companies. It is mostly live-action, but with CGI used for the animal figurines. The show centers on the story of a young girl named Marnie McBride, who is given a shoebox containing four toy animals by a mysterious old man at a junk shop, as a gift for her 11th birthday. These magical toys have the power to come alive on Marnie’s command, and they’re on a quest to find an ancient book that once belonged to a great and powerful wizard.

With Vivien Endicott-Douglas

Sea of Souls(2004-2007)

1h per episode | Drama, Mystery
4.0/5 (with 2 votes)

Sea of Souls follows para-psychologist Monaghan and his two sidekicks from a fictitious Scottish University that investigates paranormal activity.

With Bill Paterson

The Rig(2023-)

TV-14
| Drama, Mystery
3.3/5 (with 55 votes)

When the crew of the Kishorn Bravo oil rig, stationed off the Scottish coast, is due to return to the mainland, a mysterious and all-enveloping fog rolls through and they find themselves cut off from all communication with the outside world. As the rig is hit by massive tremors, the crew endeavor to discover what’s driving the unknown force. But a major accident forces them to ask questions about who they can really trust.

Life of Riley(2009-2011)

30min per episode | Comedy
2.5/5 (with 2 votes)

Life of Riley is a British comedy television series, shown on BBC One and BBC HD. The show stars Caroline Quentin and Neil Dudgeon, who are recently married, and is set around their dysfunctional family. The show also features the couple's four children, Danny, Katy, Ted, and Rosie. After three series it was confirmed that the show had been cancelled.

With Caroline Quentin

The Escape Artist(2013)

TV-14
| 1h per episode | Drama
3.5/5 (with 36 votes)

A chilling and bloody legal thriller that explores the line between law and justice. Will Burton, a talented junior barrister of peerless intellect and winning charm, specialises in spiriting people out of tight legal corners. He is in high demand as he has never lost a case. But when his talents acquit the notorious prime suspect in an horrific murder trial, that brilliance comes back to bite him with unexpected and chilling results, not to mention a shocking twist.

Directed by Brian Welsh - With David Tennant, Toby Kebbell, Sophie Okonedo, Ashley Jensen

Daniel Deronda(2002)

1h per episode | Drama
3.9/5 (with 18 votes)

Daniel Deronda is a British television serial drama adapted by Andrew Davies from the George Eliot novel of the same name. The serial was directed by Tom Hooper, produced by Louis Marks, and was first broadcast in three parts on BBC One from 23 November to 7 December 2002. The serial starred Hugh Dancy as Daniel Deronda, Romola Garai as Gwendolen Harleth, Hugh Bonneville as Henleigh Grandcourt, and Jodhi May as Mirah Lapidoth. Co-production funding came from WGBH Boston. Louis Marks originally wanted to make a film adaptation of the novel but abandoned the project after a lengthy and fruitless casting process. The drama took a further five years to make it to television screens. Filming ran for 11 weeks from May to August on locations in England, Scotland and Malta. The serial was Marks' final television production before his death in 2010.

Directed by Tom Hooper - With Hugh Dancy, Romola Garai, Hugh Bonneville, Jodhi May, Edward Fox, David Bamber, ...

Single Father(2010)

1h per episode | Drama
3.7/5 (with 6 votes)

Dave is facing the seemingly impossible job of bringing up four kids alone after the sudden death of his wife. And things get even more complicated when he falls in love with his wife's best friend, Sarah. Single Father asks how soon is too soon to fall in love again?

Directed by Sam Miller - With David Tennant, Suranne Jones, Laura Fraser, Isla Blair, Warren Brown, Rupert Graves, ...
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Hunted(2012)

TV-MA
| 1h per episode | Action & Adventure
3.4/5 (with 42 votes)

Samantha Hunter suspects someone within the private intelligence agency she works at tried to kill her and she seeks to uncover the person behind it.

With Melissa George, Adam Rayner, Stephen Dillane, Stephen Campbell Moore, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Morven Christie, ...

The Omega Factor(1979)

50min per episode | Drama
3.3/5 (with 3 votes)

The Omega Factor is a British television series produced by BBC Scotland in 1979. It was created by Jack Gerson and produced by George Gallaccio, and transmitted in ten weekly episodes between 13 June and 15 August.

Directed by Norman Stewart - With James Hazeldine, Louise Jameson, John Carlisle

Pramface(2012-2014)

30min per episode | Comedy
3.6/5 (with 6 votes)

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Feel the Force(2006)

30min per episode | Comedy

Sally Bobbins and Sally Frank are two policewomen. They are the Cagney & Lacey for the 21st century, but with worse hairstyles. They are the Dukes of Hazzard, but with car doors that open. They are Dalziel and Pascoe, but with sillier surnames.

With Michelle Gomez, Rosie Cavaliero, Leigh Zimmerman

Looking After Jo Jo(1998)

Drama
3.8/5 (with 3 votes)

Jo Jo is an Edinburgh Goodfella with a sharp mind and a cavalier attitude to law. In the bleak, edgy climate of the 1980's Jo Jo is seen by many on the estate as a hero; out-manoeuvring the police while supporting his close-knit family. What is it that draws the charming and confident Jo Jo to Lorraine, a vulnerable woman obsessed by Marilyn Monroe? What figure from his past is fuelling his fantasies and driving him towards darker crimes and the quicksand of heroin? Can Jo Jo look after himself when he doesn't know who he is?

Directed by John Mackenzie

Micawber(2001-2002)

Drama

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