a making-of show titled The Last Monarch, which was broadcast on BBC Scotland before the series finale on 23 October 2005. In The Netherlands series 4-7 were released in an edited form of 50 mins per episode instead of the UK 60 minutes. + Region 4 (Australia) - Series 4,5,6,7 Only available in a Compilation Boxset exclusive to the ABC Shop July 2007. The USA Region 1 DVDs are produced by BBC Warner. To date there has been no HD or Blu-ray release. French and Saunders sketch In 2002, the series was spoofed in popular BBC television sketch series French and Saunders for their Celebrity Christmas Puddings special and was named "Monarch of the Glum". Alastair Mackenzie himself appeared in his role of Archie. Dawn French appeared as Lexie MacDonald, Jennifer Saunders as Molly MacDonald. See also References External links 2000s British drama television series 2000s Scottish television series 2000 Scottish television series debuts 2005 Scottish television series endings BBC television dramas BBC Scotland television shows Television shows set in Scotland