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TV Classic Cop Show - "Taggart" Quiz

This quiz is all about the Scottish TV cop show "Taggart". It's well known for its brooding atmosphere, even more brooding policemen and its grisly murders. Hope you enjoy the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by miaow. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Author
miaow

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
90,784

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

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306

Last 3 plays: Guest 78 (7/15), Guest 81 (15/15), Guest 109 (15/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who is the creator of TV classic "Taggart"? Hint

Glenn Steggall

Glenn Wilkie

Glenn Chandler

Glenn McBain

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who played Jim Taggart?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which actress plays DS Jackie Reid? Hint

Heather Love

Blythe Duff

Jane Lomas

Jill Sayers

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Question 4 of 15

4. James McPherson was an extremely popular member of the "Taggart" cast from 1987 to 2002, but which character did he play?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 15

5. What was Superintendant McVitie otherwise known as? Hint

Mack

The Biscuit

Rich Tea

Chief

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Question 6 of 15

6. What was the name of Jim Taggart's first partner? Hint

Alex Simmons

Paul James

Peter Livingstone

John Stanley

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which actor plays DI Robbie Ross? Hint

Trevor Moon

John Michie

Tony Fraser

James Robinson

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Question 8 of 15

8. What was Jim Taggart's wife's name?

Answer: (One or Two Words)

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is the name of the fictional police station featured in "Taggart"? Hint

Sunhill

Maryhill

Grange Hill

Black Hill

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Question 10 of 15

10. What is the name of the new bad tempered Detective Chief Inspector? Hint

Jon Robertson

Luke Baillie

Mark Manser

Matt Burke

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which of the following actors has NOT appeared in an episode of "Taggart"? Hint

Robert Carlyle

Stephen Fry

Annette Crosbie

Hannah Gordon

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Question 12 of 15

12. A very easy one - which city is the show set in?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 13 of 15

13. What was the pilot episode of "Taggart" called? Hint

Taggart

Killer

Dead

Strangle

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is the name of the actor who plays DC Stuart Fraser? Hint

Simon Bannigan

Graham Ramsay

Malcolm Hornsby

Colin McCredie

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Question 15 of 15

15. True or false: In 1992 Robbie Coltrane played the part of Colin Murphy an employee of a pharmaceutical company?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the creator of TV classic "Taggart"?

Answer: Glenn Chandler

Along with Robert Love (Head of Drama at STV in the 1980s) Chandler created the show with a gritty edge, and a grumpy detective Jim Tagart. The pilot episode was very successful and a series was commissioned and a legend was born.

2. Who played Jim Taggart?

Answer: Mark McManus

Although McManus died in 1994 the show carried on and retained it's title. Jim Taggart was a great character played exceptionally well by Mark McManus, and lthough he was brusque and fond of shouting the character was well loved. Mark McManus lived in Australia in the 1960s and starred in "Skippy" and alongside MIck Jagger in "Ned Kelly".

3. Which actress plays DS Jackie Reid?

Answer: Blythe Duff

Jackie Reid first appeared in the episode "Death Comes Softly" as a WPC. That was back in 1990, and since then we've seen the character grow in stature and get promoted.

4. James McPherson was an extremely popular member of the "Taggart" cast from 1987 to 2002, but which character did he play?

Answer: Michael Jardine

I think that James' blonde good looks had a lot to do with his popularity, but Jardine was a good foil to Jim Taggart too. James first appeaed in the Mike Jardine role in a guest appearance in "The Killing Philosophy", his last appearance was in "Death Trap" in 2002. James McPherson has since gone on to star in "The Bill".

5. What was Superintendant McVitie otherwise known as?

Answer: The Biscuit

McVitie's nickname is all part of the black humour that is wrapped up in the twisted plots of "Taggart". Iain Anders played the role, but sadly died of a heart attack in 1998.

6. What was the name of Jim Taggart's first partner?

Answer: Peter Livingstone

Peter Livingstone was a young sergeant played by Neil Duncan. He helped Jim Taggart solve crimes up until about 1987. Neil Duncan later appeared as a guest star in an episode called "Forbidden Fruit" reprising the role of Peter Livingstone.

7. Which actor plays DI Robbie Ross?

Answer: John Michie

Robbie Ross first appeared in "Taggart" in 1998. John Michie has starred in many other TV series - Trevor Moon was his character in "Moon and Son", Tony Fraser was his character in "Albion Market" and James Robinson was his character in an episode of "Poirot".

8. What was Jim Taggart's wife's name?

Answer: Jean

Jean was played by Harriet Buchan and made her last appearance in "Black Orchid" in 1994.

9. What is the name of the fictional police station featured in "Taggart"?

Answer: Maryhill

The police station is in Glasgow and is part of the Strathclyde Poice Force.

10. What is the name of the new bad tempered Detective Chief Inspector?

Answer: Matt Burke

DCI Matt Burke replaced Mike Jardine after his untimely death. The character is played by Alex Norton who starred in a previous episode of "Taggart" - "Knife Edge" - as George Bryce.

11. Which of the following actors has NOT appeared in an episode of "Taggart"?

Answer: Stephen Fry

Annette Crosbie starred in "Funeral Rites" in 1987, Robert Carlyle starred in "Hostile Witness" in 1990 and Hannah Gordon starred in "Fatal Inheritance" in 1993. Other actors with guest roles include Dougray Scott, Jill Gascoine, John Hannah and Siobhan Redman. As of 2002 Stephen Fry has never appeared in an episode

12. A very easy one - which city is the show set in?

Answer: Glasgow

This gives the opportunity for great urban scenes and fantastic rural settings. It's hard to imagine "Taggart" being set anywhere else.

13. What was the pilot episode of "Taggart" called?

Answer: Killer

The pilot was aired in September 1983, written by Glenn Chandler and directed by Moody. Jim Taggart and Peter Livingstone are hunting down a killer who strangles his victims.

14. What is the name of the actor who plays DC Stuart Fraser?

Answer: Colin McCredie

Stuart first appeared in the series from about 1994. Colin McCredie also had a guest appearance in an episodeentitled "Hellfire".

15. True or false: In 1992 Robbie Coltrane played the part of Colin Murphy an employee of a pharmaceutical company?

Answer: False

The part is actually played by the gorgeous Dougray Scott and the episode was "Nest of Vipers". One of my favourites.

Source: Author miaow

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