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.

Who does Jackie Reid marry in Taggart?

He becomes Jackie's boyfriend and in the episode, Wavelength, Jackie announces they are getting married. At their engagment party, Brian said that he knew none of them would give up until one of them said something.

When did Robbie join Taggart?

In 1998, he was given a regular part in Taggart, playing DI Robbie Ross, a dedicated detective not afraid to go about things his own way and fly in the face of authority when he needs to.

Who was taggarts sidekick?

Neil Duncan

Actor Neil secured his breakout role as Taggart's sidekick DS Peter Livingstone. Neil appeared in two series before moving on to shows including The Hound of the Baskervilles and Sherlock Holmes.

Why was Jardine killed off in Taggart?

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. This prevented him from doing many of the activities that acting as Jardine required.

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Why did Stuart leave Taggart?

Following Mark McManus's untimely death in 1994, James became the lead actor but was forced to leave the show in 2002 due to a collapsed lung.

Is Jamie Michie related to John Michie?

Nephew of actor John Michie.

Where was Taggart island filmed?

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

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.

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.

When was Mark McManus last episode in Taggart?

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.

Does Jackie get married on Taggart?

Jackie gets married to Brian in Falling in Love otball field.

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.

Is Glendarroch a real place?

It was set in the fictional village of Glendarroch, and exteriors were filmed in the real-life village of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond. The series was dropped by most ITV stations in the 1990s – the Scottish, Grampian, Border and Ulster stations continued to screen it until the last episode.

What was filmed at Loch Lomond?

Annika, which was filmed in locations including Loch Lomond Shores, Luss and Helensburgh Rugby and Cricket Club, starts tomorrow (August 17) at 9pm on Alibi.

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 did John Michie play in Coronation Street?

Karl Munro is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, played by John Michie.