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Taggart Created by Glenn Chandler, the long-running ITV drama 'Taggart' began as a pilot in 1983, with craggy Mark McManus playing Detective Chief Inspector Jim Taggart. A role McManus played until his death in 1994. Set in Glasgow, 'Taggart' has continued its run, and has become one of the most respected crime dramas in the history of British TV. Though the show has never really recovered from the loss of McManus, Alex Norton's DCI Matt Burke character has been by far the nearest thing to Taggart in demeanour. A fine cast has also included Blythe Duff as Jackie Reid, Neil Duncan as DS Peter Livingstone, Iain Anderson as Superintendent Jack McVitie, and James MacPherson as Mike Jardine. 'Taggart' has had an impressive list of guest stars, too, including Robert Carlyle, Annette Crosbie, Isla Blair, Barbara Dickson, Jill Gascoine, Hannah Gordon, Clare Grogan, John Hannah, Diane Keen, and Amanda Redman. Maggie Bell sings the memorable theme song, 'No Mean City'. - Paul Rance/booksmusicfilmstv.com. Taggart DVDs available from booksmusicfilmstv.com - in association with Amazon.co.uk
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