Is there a season 28 of Taggart?

The series began on ITV in 1983 and starred Mark McManus in the title role until his death in 1994. ITV has decided not to commission a 28th series of the show for its flagship channel ITV1 after its last run averaged fewer than 4 million viewers.

Is there a new series of Taggart?

STV Production's creative director of drama Sarah Brown has revealed there is often talk of bringing back iconic Scottish crime drama Taggart, but said that no revival is imminent.

Why did Taggart leave Taggart?

Taggart, career and personal life

2002 saw MacPherson's last appearance as DCI Michael Jardine. MacPherson was forced to leave the show due to ill health. He had a collapsed lung and underwent life-saving surgery, which resulted in the lung being stapled to the inside of his chest.

Is Taggart Cancelled?

ITV has axed the Scottish police drama Taggart after 28 years, in the wake of poor viewing figures south of the border. The programme's future on ITV1 had been the subject of intense speculation for some time. ITV confirmed it had decided not to commission any further series of Taggart for the ITV network.

What happens to Robbie in Taggart?

He gets shot in the arm at the end of the episode. In the episode Hardman, Robbie follows a suspect, is forced to get out of the car and follow on foot through Central Station, which is packed. He is hot and sweaty from running in the underground car park by the rest of the Taggart team arrive.

Taggart | S27E06 | 'The Ends of Justice' | 2010 | Final Ever Episode

Did Stuart leave Taggart?

He trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow and graduated in 1993. He joined Taggart aged 23 and appeared in over 75 episodes from 1995 to 2010. In December 2009 McCredie was informed that he and his character would not be returning for the next series of Taggart.

Why did Livingstone leave Taggart?

Peter left in 1987 to start his own security business following the arrival of Michael Jardine who he didn't get on well with either. The pair always seemed to be trying to give each other a hard time.

How many seasons of Taggart are on Britbox?

Produced by STV Productions for ITV, Taggart has sold to 148 territories in total around the world. The drama ran for 27 seasons, and is the longest-running British/European detective series and the second longest-running worldwide – surpassed only by Columbo.

Who replaced Taggart?

Taggart's first boss was Superintendent Robert "The Mint" Murray, who only appeared in three episodes and was portrayed by Tom Watson. Afterwards, he was replaced by the character of Jack McVitie, played by actor Iain Anders.

Where is Taggart filmed?

Taggart (1983 to date)

The Scottish Television (STV) series Taggart, although primarily set in Glasgow, has filmed in a variety of locations across Scotland in the many years it has been made.

Where was Taggart island filmed?

Filmed on location in Dunure, a small village in Ayrshire, Scotland.

What does the name Taggart mean?

Taggart is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin. It is a reduction of the surnames MacTaggart and McTaggart, which are anglicisations of the Gaelic Mac an t-Sagairt, meaning "son of the priest". The name is sometimes written Teggart or Tegart or Tagart.

What was Mark McManus last Taggart episode?

McManus's final Taggart episode was "Prayer for the Dead" (1995). He was the first Taggart cast member to die; he was followed by Iain Anders (Jack McVitie) who died three years later in 1997, aged 64, from a heart attack.

Is Jamie Michie related to John Michie?

Nephew of actor John Michie.

What is John Michie doing now?

He previously starred as Detective Inspector Robbie Ross in drama series Taggart from 1998 to 2010 and now currently plays neurosurgeon Guy Self in BBC medical drama Holby City.

Who plays Taggart now?

Alex Norton

He has also starred in Waterloo Road and currently plays Eric in Scottish comedy Two Doors Down.

When did Blythe Duff leave Taggart?

By series eight in 1993 her character was promoted to Detective Sergeant. She became the longest-serving member of the Taggart cast after James Macpherson left the show in 2002. The last Taggart was shown in 2011, seeing Jackie Reid finally reach Detective Inspector.

How long was Blythe Duff in Taggart?

Taggart legend Blythe Duff looks unrecognisable – 31 years after debut as Jackie Reid. SCOTS actress Blythe Duff shot to fame in 1990 when she joined the cast of hit crime drama Taggart. The East Kilbride-born star went on to play Jackie Reid in the STV show until it was cancelled in 2010.