List of Monarch of The Glen Episodes - Series 5 (2003)

Series 5 (2003)

No Writer Director Airdate (United Kingdom)
1 Richard Signy Niall Leonard 28 September 2003 (2003-09-28)

Archie gets cold feet and tries to persuade Lexie to join him in a quest to the USA offered by Kilwillie. Andrew and Golly help Molly out when she is exploited by a local arts dealer. Duncan finds a World War II bomb in an old box belonging to his aging great uncle Angus.

First appearance of recurring guest Dorothy.

2 Richard Signy Mark Holloway 5 October 2003 (2003-10-05)
The family go to Duncan's B&B during the repairs to the house. Molly and Andrew get closer when Molly needs driving lessons. Archie's half brother Paul returns to live in the glen, but has a police trail behind him. Duncan shows two food writers around the Big House to impress them and get publicity for Archie.
3 Richard Signy Andrew Taft 12 October 2003 (2003-10-12)

Andrew thinks Molly is cheating on him when he overhears Molly with another man; but she has really set up a dating agency. Duncan gets two dates, and must visit both in one night! Paul sets work on the building of the Activity Centre, but a resident called Ron has other plans and boycotts the centre. Lexie's new community mini bus is ruined in a crash.

First appearance of recurring guest Hermione.

4 Robert Knights Leslie Stewart 19 October 2003 (2003-10-19)
Paul takes care of 'The Stags', the Glenbogle football team who are set to play their annual football match against their bitter rivals. Archie travels to Glasgow to help Golly to find out more info about his daughter Jess' boyfriend who has returned to the glen. Lexie takes a young footballer under her wing. Duncan goes for a job interview, to his girlfriend Hermione's annoyance.
5 Robert Knights Jeremy Front 26 October 2003 (2003-10-26)

Local lad Ewan is causing conflict in the glen, but Paul pities him and takes him into employment. Lady Dorothy plans to build an Eco-Dome, but needs access through Archie's land for her plan to succeed - Lexie is suspicious and goes to investigate. Jess tries to impress her father, Golly so she can get a job on the estate. Hermione employs Duncan with disastrous consequences.

First appearance of regular Ewan.

6 Robert Knights Michael Chaplin 2 November 2003 (2003-11-02)

Archie's sister Lizzie comes back to Glenbogle, and asks him to go climb a mountain with her in Nepal. Golly plans to propose to Molly, but it seems Andrew has got there first. Archie and Paul clash again, with Lexie stuck in the middle. Duncan and Jess are both offered the Head Ranger job, but they can't decide who should have it.

Last Appearance of Archie.

7 Ian Knox John Martin Johnson 9 November 2003 (2003-11-09)

Lexie takes over Archie's position at the local distillery, but after a meeting with an attractive blond called Amanda, Paul decides he wants the position. Jess' uni friend Guy causes havoc, and Duncan tries to stop it. Golly is devastated when Andrew and Molly start to make plans for their wedding and moving in together.

First appearance of recurring guest Amanda.

8 Ian Knox Andrew Taft 16 November 2003 (2003-11-16)
Andrew starts packing to move away from Glenbogle, and after a clash with Lady Dorothy, Ewan decides to join him. Lexie, Dorothy, Golly and Molly get marooned on an island in the middle of the loch, while Paul starts to think Jess has a crush on him. Hermione returns to win back Duncan, and locks him in her castle to ensure she wins her prize.
9 Brian Kelly Mark Holloway 23 November 2003 (2003-11-23)
Golly goes to retrieve a quaich for Molly from London when it is time for a MacDonald clan gathering. Ewan is hired to do the food, and Lexie brings in a camera crew to film the event, but an obnoxious guest, Charles still is not happy. Paul helps Amanda plan the spreading of her late father's ashes, but Charles refuses to let a McLeish on MacDonald territory as Jess and Duncan get closer to Golly's disgust.
10 Brian Kelly Niall Leonard 30 November 2003 (2003-11-30)
Lexie's estranged father turns up in Glenbogle, on the run from a vicious man named 'Billy the Butcher'. Golly comes to terms with Duncan and Jess going out, but Jess cannot cope with Duncan constantly being around her. Paul finds Amanda is married and must decide on the future of their relationship. Molly and Golly try to buy a horse from a dotty old woman called Edith, and they must decide their fate when Edith offers them the whole farm...
11 Robert Knights Michael Chaplin 28 December 2003 (2003-12-28)
Paul investigates his roots after a dream about his great grandfather. Lexie finds Archie wants to give up his Lairdship, and give it to Paul. Duncan plays tricks on a ghosthunter, while Jess and Ewan play tricks of their own. Molly is devastated Archie is leaving and takes it out on Paul, while Golly tells the tale of 'Mad Malcolm' and Jess suspects Duncan is cheating on her with the ghost hunter’s daughter.

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