Taggart Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1983 · ITV1 · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Taggart
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Taggart have?
Taggart has 27 seasons and 114 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 6, 1983 to February 22, 2011.
Is Taggart renewed, ended, or canceled?
Taggart has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Taggart?
It takes 21h 0m (1260 minutes) to watch the complete run of Taggart. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 11 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 21 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 11 days.
Where can you stream or watch Taggart?
Taggart is available for streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Taggart?
Taggart has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Taggart?
The primary ensemble cast includes Mark McManus as DCI Jim Taggart (age 59 (deceased)), Harriet Buchan as Jean Taggart, Tom Watson as Superintendent Murray (age 69 (deceased)), John Michie as DI Robbie Ross (age 69).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mark McManus | DCI Jim Taggart | 59 (deceased) |
| Harriet Buchan | Jean Taggart | – |
| Tom Watson | Superintendent Murray | 69 (deceased) |
| John Michie | DI Robbie Ross | 69 |
| Blythe Duff | DS Jackie Reid | – |
| Colin McCredie | DC Stuart Fraser | 54 |
| James MacPherson | DCI Mike Jardine | 66 |
| Alex Norton | DCI Matt Burke | 76 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Taggart are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.