TV series
Taggart is a Scottish detective television program. The series revolves around a group of detectives initially in the Maryhill CID of Strathclyde Police, though various storylines have happened in other parts of the Greater Glasgow area, and as of the most recent series the team have operated out of the fictional John Street police station across the street from the City Chambers.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Taggart is a Scottish detective television program. The series revolves around a group of detectives initially in the Maryhill CID of Strathclyde Police, though various storylines have happened in other parts of the Greater Glasgow area, and as of the most recent series the team have operated out of the fictional John Street police station across the street from the City Chambers.
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Episode 1
Jardine and Reid investigate a killing in a country house swimming pool. One of the victims is Rick Mulvey, former lead guitar of the 60s pop group, the Adders. Their vocalist died while on tour 25 years ago. Ian Garvey, Kate McCready's boyfriend is savagely beaten by two bouncers, and the following day, he is knocked down by DC Reid in her car.
Guest stars Barbara Dickson, Natalie J. Robb, Paul Young
Episode 2
When a clever lawyer gains an acquittal for his client on an apparently straightforward murder charge, the team are compelled to restart the investigation from scratch – but then the killing starts again. A petty thief tries to plea-bargain with some new evidence in the case, while Reid uncovers a blackmail scheme which may have led to murder.
Guest stars Jonathan Duttine, Nicola Grier, Gary Lewis
Episode 3
The murder of a musician sees Jardine's team mixing with the gay community. When a second murder with the same MO is committed Jardine is forced to face his deep seated prejudice's to get to the truth behind the murders. DC Stuart Fraser realises his secret is no longer safe and is 'outed' by a former boyfriend.
Guest stars Jennifer Black
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Mark McManusDCI Jim Taggart
Blythe DuffDS Jackie Reid
Alex NortonDCI Matt Burke
Colin McCredieDC Stuart Fraser
John MichieDI Robbie Ross
Harriet BuchanJean Taggart
ITV1United Kingdom
Scottish Television (STV)United Kingdom
STV StudiosUnited Kingdom
