Why Did Taggart End?

ITV has axed the Scottish police drama Taggart after 28 years, in the wake of poor viewing figures south of the border.

Why did James MacPherson Actor leave Taggart?

MacPherson was forced to leave the show due to ill health. He had a collapsed lung and underwent life-saving surgery, which resulted in the lung being stapled to the inside of his chest. ... Since Taggart MacPherson has concentrated on the theatre. Much of his early stage work saw him cast as a policeman.

Is Taggart coming back?

Sarah Brown added that any new series of the show would only go ahead if they thought they could bring something new to the table. STV Production's creative director of drama Sarah Brown has revealed there is often talk of bringing back iconic Scottish crime drama Taggart, but said that no revival is imminent.