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Famed Scottish actors call for action on pensioner poverty

Charity Independent Age found almost 160,000 pensioners in Scotland were in poverty.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

Exclusive: John Michie — I still get recognised as DI Robbie Ross from Taggart

John Michie on returning to his native Scotland to portray a shady businessman in ITV1 crime drama Karen Pirie.

WhatToWatch · Jul 25, 2025

Ian Rankin offers an update on the second season of Rebus

Rebus has received positive reviews from viewers and critics alike

WhatToWatch · May 19, 2024

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10 things that changed my life with actor Charlene Boyd

MY mum was a single parent. We moved houses a lot. I moved 11 times before I was 11 years old.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2023

Nessie crew hope to leave new audience 'uplifted' by Scotland's favourite legend

WRITERS and actors behind a film about the mystery of the Loch Ness monster hope their production will leave a whole new audience fascinated by a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2023

Four decades of Taggart marked as university launches archive devoted to show

Glasgow Caledonian University will open an archive of memories to mark the much-loved STV programme’s 40th birthday.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Edinburgh Fringe to host Taggart creator revealing secrets of popular crime drama

Taggart creator Glenn Chandler is ready to share a wealth of tales from behind the scenes on the world’s longest running crime drama at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 12, 2023

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Ashes omens: what Peter Pan, Eurovision and Taggart tell us about the cricket

Could the first Ashes Test venue hinder England’s prospects or will a Disney remake of Peter Pan transport Australia’s hopes to never-never land?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2023

Still Game star Stevie Allen passes away as stars pay touching tributes

The Scottish actor, who was known for his portrayal of 'Manky Frankie' in the sitcom, sadly died on Thursday with co stars and fans sharing their respects.

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023

Still Game star Stevie Allen dies as heartbroken co-stars pay tribute to 'lovely guy'

The actor who played Frank 'Manky Frankie' Riley on the popular Scots sitcom died on Thursday according to his devastated co-star Jane McCarry who knew him since they were children.

Glasgow Live · Mar 31, 2023

University on the hunt for Taggart archive investigator

Blythe Duff donated scripts and memorabilia from the TV crime drama to Glasgow Caledonian University in 2018.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Scots Grey's Anatomy star Kevin McKidd on why his homesickness drove him to his new ITVX series Six Four

The Trainspotting star hopes his new series passes his Dad's TV crime test, as his favourite cop show is Taggart.

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023

Still Game star Paul Riley set to share life story in new show headed for Glasgow

Paul Riley's new show will be on at Oran Mor on March 29th and 30th, and will see the actor share interesting tales and funny anecdotes from his 30 year-long career

Glasgow Live · Feb 19, 2023

Still Game star Paul Riley set to share life story in new stage show Auld Before My Time

Paul was just in his 20s when he started playing grumpy old man Winston in Still Game.

Daily Record · Feb 19, 2023

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Newcastle Herald · Feb 13, 2023

What's behind the millions we spend on Valentine's Day?

Australians are spending over $400million this Valentine's Day

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2022

Kate Dickie lands Marvel villain role in Disney+ Loki series

Kate Dickie has joined the cast of the Disney+ television show Loki, which follows the adventures of the titular character from the Marvel Cinematic…

Glasgow Live · Jul 5, 2022

Two Doors Down: Cast's previous roles from Taggart to BAFTA award-winning performances

The hit BBC Two sitcom has replaced the likes of Still Game and Chewin' The Fat on mainstream media, and had attracted the highest calibre of Scottish comedians

Daily Record · Apr 29, 2022

Lanarkshire actress Blythe Duff set for new role alongside jazz orchestra

The Taggart star is the narrator of a new concert experience

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Glasgow Live · Apr 29, 2022

What cast of Glasgow comedy City Lights are up to now - from soaps to stardom

Glasgow has been blessed with many a great TV show set in the city over the years, from Still Game to Rab C. Nesbitt, Taggart and 1984 classic City Lights - but what are the cast doing now?

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

Dumpster find leads to rediscovery of artist Francis Hines

Artist Francis Hines gained some notoriety in 1980 by using fabric to wrap the arch in New York City’s Washington Square in an intricate crisscross pattern

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