the series aired on Vibe. In Ireland the series aired on RTÉ. In Denmark, the series aired on DR, and it was a popular show with Danish subtitles. Taggart was first broadcast on DR2 from 2002 to 2006 as six more episodes were then aired. After the digitising of Danish television, Taggart appeared on DR1 from episodes featuring James MacPherson as DCI Jardine. Ever since Taggart has aired from the very first miniseries "Killer" until the episode length was cut to 45 minutes. Three-episode stories have aired one after another but have also combined into one long episode. Analysis Jim Taggart's homophobia was seen to be representative of the level of bigotry still prevalent in the British police in the 1980s, and was challenged by Peter Livingstone early in the series. Notes References External links 1985 Scottish television series debuts 2010 Scottish television series endings 1980s British crime drama television series 1980s British mystery television series 1980s British workplace drama television series 1990s British crime drama television series 1990s British mystery television series 1990s British workplace drama television series 2000s British crime drama television series 2000s British mystery television series 2000s British workplace drama television series 2010s British crime drama television series 2010s British mystery television series 2010s British workplace drama television series 1980s Scottish television series 1990s Scottish television series 2000s Scottish television series 2010s Scottish television series British detective television series English-language television shows ITV crime dramas ITV mystery shows Maryhill Murder in television Television series by STV Studios Television shows produced by Scottish Television Television shows set in Glasgow Television shows set in Scotland