Taggart: 25th Anniversary Edition
DCI Matt Burke's professional life is left hanging in the balance when the body of a librarian is found behind the wheel of his car in the Clyde after an apparent hit and run. The detectives are baffled - it appears that the victim had been tied up and was already dead before the car hit the water.
The city of Glasgow backdrop it's characteristic dry wit and the menacing nature of the cases make Taggart unique in style and it's now the longest running detective drama on UK television. Episodes Comprise: 1. Dead Man Walking 2. Users & Losers 3. Thirteenth Step 4. Tenement 5. Pinnacle
Taggart: 100th Episode
Based on the autobiography of former criminal Jimmy Boyle 1979's A SENSE OF FREEDOM was one of the most controversial and influential dramas of its time. Directed by John Mackenzie (The Long Good Friday) and featuring the camerawork of Oscar-winning cinematographer Chris Menges (The Mission; The Killing Fields) it was justifiably hailed by critics and the public alike for its unflinching depiction of prison life and criminal rehabilitation. A SENSE OF FREEDOM tells the moving and ultimately uplifting story of Jimmy Boyle. Born and bred on the tough streets of Glasgow's notorious Gorbals area Boyle followed in his criminal father's footsteps to become one of the city's most well-known and most violent racketeering hardmen. His life of crime came to a sudden end in the late 1960s when he was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a rival gangster. Incarcerated in the controversial special rehabilitation unit of Glasgow's infamous Barlinnie Prison Boyle discovers the meaning of rough justice when full of rage and hostility he attempts to take on the prison system and the authority of the wardens in the only way he knows how. Slowly and painfully he comes to realise there is more to life than violence and crime as he begins the long process of turning his life around. An extremely powerful film A SENSE OF FREEDOM perfectly illustrates the futility and severe brutality of life behind bars. It is also a deeply moving testament to the strength of the human spirit and a reminder that in life it is never too late to change for the better. Starring David Hayman (Trial And Retribution) and Fulton Mackay (Porridge) the film features original music by legendary blues artists Frankie Miller and Rory Gallagher.
Taggart: 2009 Collection
Caustic restaurant critic Barry Secord is found murdered in his kitchen. It seems a burglar spotted fleeing from the writer's apartment with a flat-screen TV has been disturbed and has panicked. But as the team uncover the journalist's last big story an expos'' of hellish kitchens and vaporising investment funds his death begins to look like part of a conspiracy that reaches beyond the world of petty thieves and fine dining. It seems there is no shortage of candidates who would be delighted to see the demise of a troublesome food critic and when Secord is revealed to have a double life the list of suspects lengthens. When the robber is caught it quickly becomes difficult to believe that he is capable of such a killing. A local chef and ex-con becomes a suspect but when another chef Rob Cade is reported missing having beaten up his wife suspicions fall on him. Before he ran off he left a damning review of his establishment by Barry Secord pinned to the office wall with a lethal looking knife. However the team are thrown when Cade turns up dead in a cottage out of town. He appears to have been murdered by the same killer. Eventually inquiries lead the team to a corrupt investment finance house in Edinburgh. Secord's big story was to expose the company for preying on talented success stories like chefs footballers and local celebs and unburdening them of their new found wealth. The company is about to secure a contract to front a bid from a huge American gambling concern to build a mega casino next to the Clyde. It turns out they have taken drastic steps to silence anyone who might make trouble for them.
Since the first investigation was broadcast in 1983 Taggart has become one of the most popular detective dramas on British TV. This special collection features 19 cases from the gritty Glaswegian drama. Episodes Comprise: Genesis The Caring Game Lifeline Judgement Day Island Trust A Study in Murder Point of Light Safer Homesick Crossing the Line Cold Reader Grass The Knife Trick So Long Baby Fact and Fiction I.O.U Local Hero The Rapture
THE TEAM is called to the hospital where an enraged Dr Mellor claims he has been attacked with a lethal syringe full of drugs by one of his colleagues, Dr Finn. Finn has a cast iron alibi, so it's back to square one. At The hospital where Mellor and Finn worked, DS Reid discovers that the pair were arch rivals. Finn had been conducting a drugs trial, which resulted in a woman's death. Mellor took action and had him struck off. Meanwhile, acting on a hunch, Burke follows Mellor's soon to be ex-wife to a meeting with a known hit man, Ian Redman. When Mellor discharges himself from hospital, Burke and Reid go to his house and find him dead. The team steps up the investigation with Redman the prime suspect. But their skills are pushed to the limit when a macabre discovery sends them in a completely different direction. The city of Glasgow backdrop with its characteristic dry wit, combined with the menacing nature of the cases make Taggart unique in style, and it is now the longest running detective drama on UK television.
Shown at the 1984 Cannes Film festival and BAFTA nominated for best original screenplay 'Comfort and Joy' is 'a war about wafers'! Alan 'Dicky' Bird thinks he has a pretty good life. He's Glasgow's top DJ with a nice apartment and girlfriend Maddy. However when Maddy decides to leave him Alan suddenly realises how much she was a part of his life. On a friend's advice he decides to start afresh and try to find another girlfriend. After following a beautiful girl into the suburb
Mark McManus is DCI Jim Taggart the taciturn Glaswegian police detective in these gripping stories full of twists and turns. Set against a Glasgow landscape Taggart and his team investigate a veritable gorefest of murders. Knife Edge:When a series of skilfully amputated body parts are found at different locations in the Glasgow area DCI Taggart is assigned to investigate. The discovery of a head and severed limbs at a local rubbish dump provide no definite leads either to
Titles Include: Saints & Sinners: When company lawyer Richard Flett is found shot to death the Taggart team investigate the dead man's business dealings in order to find the culprit. Suspicion soon falls on Flett's business partner who is discovered having an affair with the lawyer's widow but time becomes of the essence when he too is found murdered and it looks like the killer may strike again. Puppet On A String: The team are called to a hospital where a doctor has been attacked by an assailant carrying a lethal syringe of drugs. The doctor is adamant that one of his colleagues is responsible but the man has a cast iron alibi and it becomes clear that the two men are arch rivals. The situation is further complicated when the victim's wife is seen in conversation with a known hit-man. The Wages Of Sin: A taxi driver is found dead in his cab outside the premises of a jeweller - who denies all knowledge of him. The investigation uncovers a trail which leads to a local big-league criminal a cache of diamonds another murder and a politician running for the Scottish Parliament who is being funded by drug money. The Ties That Bind: DCI Matt Burke's professional life is left hanging in the balance when the body of a librarian is found behind the wheel of his car in the Clyde after an apparent hit and run. The detectives are baffled - it appears that the victim had been tied up and was already dead before the car hit the water. In Camera: DI Robbie Ross is in trouble when he discovers the body of a young man in a house along with his lady friend. However there's more trouble on the horizon when his past troubles come back to haunt him whilst trying to solve the death of the young man and subsequent deaths but what do they relate to and is the past of DI Robbie Ross actually linked to the present killings?
Hardman: A man's mangled body is found in a Clydeside shipyard and it becomes clear many people wished him dead. The atmosphere within the investigating team remains fraught - though the arrival of forensic specialist Sheila Crombie could improve Burke's mood. Fade To Black: A nurse is found strangled apparently the victim of a straightforward crime of passion but the team learn of her high-rolling secret life and discover a large quantity of cash in her flat. The mystery is compounded by the appearance of a peeping Tom determined to follow and film every move Burke makes. Blood Money: A boxing promoter is found murdered with his mouth stuffed full of money and the Glasgow detectives quickly discover they are involved with a fight-fixing ring but other deaths follow and Fraser feels the lash of Burke's tongue before the villain is finally counted out. New Life: Burke and the team investigate the murder of a scientific researcher involved in cloning experiments and initially suspect a protest group are to blame. At first the case seems cut and dried - until it emerges that his employer has benefited financially from his death and his assistants disagreed over the content of the lecture he was supposed to give. Bad Blood: Burke suspects the murder of a Kurdish taxi driver was racially motivated - until he discovers the dead man was actually a trusted employee of a feared gangland boss. The police soon find themselves drawn into a bitter underworld dispute and Reid begins to suspect an ambitious new colleague is an accomplice of the villain.
Now the longest-running crime drama on UK television Taggart is back with a series of new episodes a more contemporary feel and a host of guest characters. The city of Glasgow offers a unique backdrop and a characteristic dry wit. So whether it's making the connection between the torture and mutilation of a newly qualified doctor and drug trafficking or investigating when a seemingly open and shut arson and murder investigation becomes more sinister the team are always on hand. But there are also a series of personal issues threatening to derail their investigation as lives begin to spiral out of control. Episodes Comprise: Bad Medicine Abuse of Trust Silent Truth Fallen Angels Bloodsport Ends of Justice
The city of Glasgow backdrop with its characteristic dry wit combined with the menacing nature of the cases make Taggart unique in style and it is now the longest running detective drama on UK television. Episodes Comprise: Halfway House Fade To Black Blood Money Hardman New Life Bad Blood
Collection of 42 classic episodes from the popular television crime drama. The selection includes episodes from throughout the history of the long-running show, including the pilot episode, 'Killer', and the debut appearance of James Macpherson as DS Michael Jardine in 'The Killing Philosophy'. The collection also includes a number of episodes starring the original 'Taggart', Mark McManus.
Company lawyer Richard Flett is found dead in his office car park after a night out. Flett has been shot through the head with a Ruger shotgun which has been abandoned at the scene of crime.
The longest running police drama on TV marks its' 20th anniversary in September 2003 with this box set release. Episode titles: Skin Deep Wavelength Football Crazy Falling In Love.
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