Still Game
- TV sitcom
- BBC Scotland / BBC One / BBC Two / BBC One Scotland
- 2002 - 2019
- 62 episodes (9 series)
Scottish sitcom about pensioners Jack and Victor, a duo who strike a blow against ageism with their rascally antics. Stars Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill, Jane McCarry, Paul Riley, Mark Cox and more.
- Series 4, Christmas Special repeated tomorrow at 9pm on BBC Scotland
Streaming rank this week: 943
Key details
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Broadcast
- 2002 - 2019
- Channels
- BBC Scotland, BBC One, BBC Two, BBC One Scotland
- Episodes
- 62 (9 series), plus 1 documentary
- Creators
- Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan
- Stars
- Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill, Jane McCarry, Paul Riley, Mark Cox, Gavin Mitchell, Sanjeev Kohli, Paul Young and more
- Writers
- Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan
- Director
- Michael Hines
- Producers
- Colin Gilbert, Michael Hines, Angela Murray, Jacqueline Sinclair, Ewan Angus, Steven Canny, Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill and more
- Companies
Still Game follows the antics of pensioners Jack and Victor as they live out their latter years in Osprey Heights, a tower block in the fictional Craiglang area of Glasgow. Both now widowed, the men have been friends since childhood and despite their frequent bickering have an obvious bond. Affable old boys, the men are always ready for adventure and with their wry sense of humour, are happy to prove that growing old is about more than just a free bus pass. Jack and Victor reminisce of years past whilst contemplating the state of today's society, sharing their bittersweet observations of life alongside their neighbours, friends and other local characters.
The butt of many a joke is good friend Winston Ingram. Eternally immature and always on the lookout for an easy buck, Winston is frequently barred by Boabby the barman from their local boozer, The Clansman. Another estate regular is fellow neighbour Tam Mullen, for whom things always seem to come good, much to the frustration of Jack and Victor.
Keeping an eye on them all is Osprey Heights gossip queen, Isa Drennan. Carrying an unrequited flame for Winston, Isa uses her work in the community to keep her nose in everyone's business. She also works as a cleaner in the local corner shop run by the king of one-liners, Navid Harrid, the long suffering husband to soap-opera loving wife, Meena.
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Additional details
- Production
- Studio
- Camera set-up
- Single camera
- Picture
- Colour
- Soundtrack
- Theme music by Cuban Boys.
Website links
- Official Website (BBC)
A somewhat neglected official website from the BBC. Provides a couple of games and wallpaper downloads. - BBC Article
A brief archive article about the show from the BBC. - IMDb
- Wikipedia
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Friday 6th September 2002 at 9:30pm on BBC One Scotland
- Next repeats
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- Series 4, Christmas Special: Tomorrow at 9pm on BBC Scotland
- Series 5, New Year Special: Friday at 10pm on BBC Scotland
- Series 5, New Year Special: Sunday at 10pm on BBC Scotland
- 2007 Festive Specials: Tuesday 31st December at 9:30pm on BBC Scotland
- Series 5, New Year Special: Tuesday 31st December at 10pm on BBC4
- Series 5, New Year Special: Wednesday 1st January at 2:20am on BBC4
- Series 7, Episode 1: Friday 3rd January at 10pm on BBC Scotland
- Series 7, Episode 1: Sunday 5th January at 10:50pm on BBC Scotland
- Series 7, Episode 2: Friday 10th January at 10pm on BBC Scotland
- Most recent repeats
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- Sunday 22nd December 2024 at 9:45pm on BBC Scotland - 2007 Festive Specials
- Saturday 21st December 2024 at 9:15pm on BBC Scotland - Series 6, Episode 7
- Friday 20th December 2024 at 10:30pm on BBC Scotland - 2007 Festive Specials
Recording details
- Glasgow and Maryhill - Location filming
- Craigmont Studios and BBC Scotland Studios (Dumbarton) - Interiors
- Springfield Quay Glasgow and Cineworld Glasgow - Screenings