Episode 1
Dead Giveaway
Taggart uncovers a sordid case of extortion, forgery and murder when he investigates the suspicious death of a member of a church youth club
Episode credits
Guest stars James Cosmo, John Grillo, Martin McCardie
TV series
Taggart
1983TV-1427 seasons6.4 / 10
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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Synopsis
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 2
Root of Evil
Taggart and Jardine investigate when someone starts bumping off Glasgow's loan sharks.
Episode credits
Directed by Peter Barber-FlemingGuest stars Joseph McFadden, Celia Imrie, Jonathan Hackett, Kenny Ireland, Andrew Robertson, James Martin, Irene Sunters
Episode 3
Double Jeopardy
finale
The body of Rowena Bain is discovered in a wood. The forensic evidence suggests suicide, but Taggart is suspicious. The victim's sister thinks that Rowena's husband, Maurice, killed her. The case against Maurice grows when it is discovered that his first wife also disappeared in mysterious circumstances.
Episode credits
Guest stars Barbara Rafferty, James Laurenson
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Taggart
Cast
Mark McManusDCI Jim TaggartJames MacPhersonDCI Mike Jardine
Blythe DuffDS Jackie Reid
Alex NortonDCI Matt Burke
Colin McCredieDC Stuart Fraser
John MichieDI Robbie RossRobert RobertsonDr. Stephen Andrews
Harriet BuchanJean TaggartCredits
- Created by
- Glenn Chandler
- Written by
- Phil Ford
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 114
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ITV1United Kingdom- Scottish Television EnterprisesUnited Kingdom
Scottish Television (STV)United Kingdom- SMG Productions
STV StudiosUnited Kingdom
Themes
murderpolicepolice detectivescotland
