Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20160530 | 20210315 (BBC7) | In this series, seven year-old Bertie Pollok has 'issues' when his domineering mother Irene organises his social life. And Irene has issues when her husband Stuart offers to take Bertie to Glasgow of all places. Local caf退 owner Big Lou has a new love in her life whose politics hark back to the Jacobite days. And then there's Domenica - an anthropologist - trying to write a report on her most recent adventure exploring the lives of modern day pirates. An encounter with a gangster, a suspected kidnapping and the possibility of a new political leader ensure life for Scotland Street's residents is never uneventful. Alexander McCall Smith dramatises stories from his bestselling series, 44 Scotland Street, which continues to delight readers around the world. Irene - Emma Currie Stuart - David Jackson Young Big Lou - Anita Vettesse Quirky tales and 'goings on' concerning the residents of Edinburgh's Georgian New Town. Local café owner Big Lou has a new love in her life whose politics hark back to the Jacobite days. And then there's Domenica – an anthropologist – trying to write a report on her most recent adventure exploring the lives of modern day pirates. [BBC7 BD=20210316 |
| 02 | 20160531 | 20210316 (BBC7) | Seven year-old Bertie has issues when his mother organises his social life, and meanwhile, issues from Scotland's past are in Angus's thoughts Alexander McCall Smith dramatises stories from his bestselling series, which continues to delight readers around the world. Irene - Emma Currie Olive - Sophie Lawrence Big Lou - Anita Vettesse Alec - Simon Donaldson Seven year-old Bertie has issues when his mother organises his social life. [BBC7 BD=20210317 |
| 03 | 20160601 | 20210317 (BBC7) | There's an unexpected adventure on the horizon for young Bertie Pollok and a rather surprising turn of events for his mother. Alexander McCall Smith dramatises stories from his bestselling series, 44 Scotland Street, which continues to delight readers around the world. Irene - Emma Currie Stuart - David Jackson Young Lard O'Connor - Iain Agnew Gerry - Simon Donaldson Bertie has an encounter with a Glasgow gangster but who is more afraid, Bertie or his dad? [BBC7 BD=20210318 |
| 04 | 20160602 | 20210318 (BBC7) | Irene Pollock, Bertie's mother, has vanished. But is his classmate Olive the right person to give him advice and support? Alexander McCall Smith dramatises stories from his bestselling series, 44 Scotland Street, which continues to delight readers around the world. Olive - Sophie Lawrence Big Lou/Miss Harmony - Anita Vettesse Alec - Simon Donaldson Pretender - David Jackson Young Has Irene Pollock been kidnapped? Is the New Pretender for real? [BBC7 BD=20210319 |
| 05 LAST | 20160603 | 20210319 (BBC7) | Will Irene receive a warm welcome on her return to Edinburgh? And what of Big Lou and her political boyfriend? Alexander McCall Smith dramatises stories from his bestselling series, 44 Scotland Street, which continues to delight readers around the world. Irene - Emma Currie Olive - Sophie Lawrence Big Lou - Anita Vettesse Alec - Simon Donaldson The New Pretender - David Jackson Young In 44 Scotland Street life and events are never quite as they seem. [BBC7 BD=20210320 |