Taggart - a detective drama produced by STV and set in Glasgow - is the UK's longest running detective series, and tonight sees the airing of its 90th episode.
The title takes its name from the show's original main character - DCI Jim Taggart - played by Mark McManus from the first episode in 1983 up until the actor's death in 1994. Since then, the focus has been on the remainder of the team at Maryhill CID - Michael Jardine (this character was killed off in 2002), Jackie Reid, Robbie Ross, Stuart Fraser and the current DCI Matt Burke (played by James MacPherson, Blythe Duff, John Michie, Colin McCredie and Alex Norton respectively).
Over the years, Taggart has seen appearances by big name Scottish actors including Robert Carlyle and Dougray Scott, and household names like Larry Lamb (Gavin and Stacey) and Paul Barber (Only Fools and Horses).
The show is broadcast in 56 countries worldwide.
Images copyright STV.
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