British Comedy Guide

Jake D'Arcy

  • Scottish
  • Actor

Press clippings

The revival of this comedy continues with Jack and Victor dealing with booze-related problems. Not only has Boabby decided to quit The Clansman, to be replaced by a fearsome new barman, but grog prices are up and Craiglang's residents have turned to bootleg "hoochie-coochie", which is having unwanted side effects. A comedy that should, by rights, be past its sell-by date but still reliably delivers laughs, this episode is dedicated to the late Jake D'Arcy (Pete the Jakey).

Jonathan Wright, The Guardian, 14th October 2016

Still Game stars give Jake D'Arcy showbiz send-off

Still Game stars Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill and Gavin Mitchell were among those who paid their respects at the funeral of actor Jake D'Arcy/ yesterday.

Daily Record, 6th June 2015

Tributes after Still Game actor Jake D'Arcy dies

The cast of Still Game has led tributes to actor Jake D'Arcy, who has died. The Scot was best known for his role as Pete the Jakey in the BBC Scotland sitcom, and for playing the awkward PE teacher in the film Gregory's Girl.

BBC News, 30th May 2015

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