Taggart "Taggart" was one of the UK's longest-running television dramas and the longest-running police drama after the cancellation of "The Bill". Mark McManus, who played the title character Jim Taggart, died in 1994; however, the series continued under the same name. The series theme music is "No Mean City" sung by Maggie Bell. The Scottish BAFTA-winning pilot episode, "Killer", directed by Laurence Moody and broadcast in 1983, introduced the character Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Jim Taggart (played by Mark McManus until his death in 1994), a tough and experienced detective who had worked his way up through the ranks. His original
Jeremy Taggart which mixes interviews of bands and politicians with Taggart's personal remarks. Taggart is also a member of the judging panel for the 10th and 11th annual Independent Music Awards. as well as judge for the 9th Season. Taggart is involved in mentoring aspiring musicians such as Arkells . He is also a frequent guest on TSN's, Jay and Dan Podcast, hosted by sportscasters Jay Onrait and Dan O'Toole. In 2013, Taggart, who grew up in nearby Mansfield, emceed an event in Melanchton, Ontario celebrating the decision by The Highland Companies to withdraw its license to start mining in the area