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
DCI Burke and the team are called in to investigate the discovery of a mangled body in what appears to be an industrial accident at a Clyde shipyard. But when it is revealed that the victim was already dead before the accident, Burke finds himself dealing with a murder.
Guest stars Shauna MacDonald, Paul Anthony, Michael Nardone
Episode 2
A young nurse is found strangled in her home, with no sign of forced entry and two glasses of wine on the table. On finding a large quantity of cash hidden in her flat and signs of an affluent lifestyle, Burke and the team begin to suspect that the murder victim had a secret double life. Meanwhile, a mysterious and sinister person is following and filming Burke with a camcorder.
Guest stars Anne Downie
Episode 3
A boxing promoter is found strangled, and while Ross breaks the news to his widow, Burke and Reid interview the previous night's fighters. The winning boxer, Corbett, turns out to be more than good friends with the widow, and the ringside doctor has attempted to destroy medical files. An old friend of the promoters is also called in and soon more information is found which leads to a chase in order to prevent any further deaths.
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Episode 4
DS Jackie Reid feels upstaged when the team is joined by DS Hannah Fairchild, an officer with ambitions to take Burke's seat.The team have to solve the murder of Kurdish minicab driver Hasan Osman, the victim of a frenzied stabbing.When Fairchild declares her knowledge of race-hate crimes, Burke resents his investigation being subject to political correctness before a motive has been established.
Guest stars Matthew Pidgeon
Episode 5
In the aftermath of the stabbing of a Kurdish minicab driver, Burke finds himself delegated an officer with a working knowledge of race-hate crimes - an ambitious woman who Ross, Fraser and Reid take to immediately. However, Burke resents his investigation being shackled by politically correct demands, especially when a motive has yet to be established.
Guest stars Bryan Larkin, Stephen McCole
Episode 6
A young man is found shot in a public park, and the only clue to his identity is a library ticket from a local college. Burke, Ross and Reid set about tracing the young man which leads them to a halfway house boasting a familiar list of numerous ex-cons.
Guest stars Lorraine McIntosh
Episode 7
When a doctor at a women's health centre is murdered, anti-abortionists are the prime suspects. Burke and his team investigate whether the protesters have been framed.
Guest stars Mark Bonnar, Thérèse Bradley
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
