Fifteen years since they first appeared as the two widowers and
lifelong friends
, 52-year-old Ford and 45-year-old Greg admit that it’s not quite as much of a struggle to look like pensioners these days!
Why did Greg and Ford fall out?
But they parted in 2007 after
differences over the future of their production company, Effinggee
. And Greg reckons that by then, the burden of constantly writing and filming Still Game had takena heavy toll. He said: “It’s kind of sad, really. It reflects the pressure we were under that we never really acknowledged.
Did Still Game writers fall out?
It’s the second time Greg, 49, has jacked in his job at the group, which he helped set up in 2000.
He quit originally in 2008 after the pair — who made Chewin’ The Fat together — fell out.
What is Ford Kiernan doing now?
STILL GAME star Ford Kiernan has
set up his own management consultancy firm
. The actor, who plays Jack Jarvis Esq. in the Glasgow comedy series, is the sole director of Arbitary Hybrid Limited.
Who is Ford Kiernan married to?
Lesley Kiernan
Why is it called Still Game?
Since it debuted on September 1st, 2002, Still Game has shown thirty four episodes, including the Christmas special.
The title refers to the antics of two Glaswegian pensioners named Jack Jarvis and Victor McDade
.
Who played Pete in Still Game?
John Paterson Sinclair
(2 December 1945 – 30 May 2015), better known as Jake D’Arcy, was a Scottish actor, best known for playing “Peter McCormack” or “Pete the Jakey” in the Scottish comedy programme Still Game from 2002 until 2007.
Where was Still Game filmed?
Still Game filming location:
Maryhill district, Glasgow G20, Scotland
. Modern Maryhill represents Craiglang, a fictional district of Glasgow. This area spreads along seven miles of the Maryhill Road between the Forth and Clyde Canal and the River Kelvin. Most of Still Game’s main scenes are filmed in Maryhill streets.
What Colour are Greg hemphills eyes?
Greg Hemphill had to wear brown contact lenses for the character of Victor McDade to make his eyes look darker as his own eye color – a rather vibrant
pale blue
– stood out far too much against the aging makeup.
Is Jack Jarvis still alive?
| Jack Jarvis Esquire | Portrayed by Ford Kiernan |
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Where in Scotland is Still Game filmed?
Where was Still Game Filmed? Craiglang’s main scenes are filmed around the Maryhill district of Glasgow, but the programme has filmed all over Glasgow over its 9 series including Queen Street and Central Stations, Buchanan Street, The Hydro and along the Clyde. Navid’s shop is in the Townhead area of Glasgow.
Is Sanjeev Kohli married?
Fiona Kohli
How many series of Still Game are there?
Following
nine series
and three live Hydro shows of Still Game, here’s how the key cast members are keeping themselves busy.
Who plays the shopkeeper in Still Game?
| Sanjeev Kohli | Years active 1990s–present | Known for Still Game Meet the Magoons Fags, Mags and Bags River City | Spouse(s) Fiona | Children 3 |
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Who is Greg Hemphill wife?
Julie Wilson Nimmo
What age is Ford Kiernan?
60 years (January 10, 1962)
Who is Jane McCarry married to?
Robert Gibson
Is The Clansman a real pub?
It seems fans of the BBC comedy are regularly phoning real-life pubs called The Clansman – the name of Still Game’s
fictional boozer
. There are six bars in Scotland that bear the same title as Craiglang’s famous boozer. One of them, in Dunoon, even has a barman called Boaby, just like the TV version!
How tall is Kiernan?
5′ 8′′
Navid’s shop is in the
Townhead area of Glasgow
. Filming was also done further afield in Largs, Saltcoats and Dumbarton.
What era is Still Game?
The characters first appeared in the pair’s previous TV sketch show Chewin’ the Fat, which aired in Scotland from January 1999 until December 2005. Following its debut on
6 September 2002
, 62 episodes of Still Game were aired, including Christmas and Hogmanay specials, in addition to almost 50 live shows.
Who plays Pete the Jakey?
Jake D’Arcy
Who played Bobby in Still Game?
Gavin Mitchell
(born 16 December 1964) is a Scottish actor and comedian, best known for playing Robert “Boaby the Barman” Taylor in the Scottish sitcom Still Game.
Who plays Anson in homeland?
| Thomas Anson | Played by: James D’Arcy | Season(s): 7 | First episode: “Active Measures” | Last episode: “Paean to the People” |
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What flats are used in Still Game?
Osprey Heights in Craiglang
– Home of Jack & Victor and of course Isa. Osprey Heights is the fictional tower block where Jack Jarvis, Victor McDade and Isa Drennan stay in Craiglang.
Where is Blair Tunnoch?
Ardgowan House, a late 18th-century mansion at Inverkip, Inverclyde
, was used as the setting for Blair Tunnoch in the episode “Fly Society”. Jack and Victor buy tickets for a meal and evening at the theatre from Tam who won them in a radio quiz.
Where is the real Clansman?
A STILL Game superfan has opened up their very own Clansman pub in an English town. Cliff Morton, 47, fell in love with the Scottish comedy show years ago and decided to fulfil his dream to recreate the Craiglang bar in
Corby, Northamptonshire
.
Did they film Still Game in Canada?
The show was filmed on the Canadian side
.
Is Victor still Canadian game?
Victor McDade is one of the main characters in the Scottish TV series Still Game. He is played by
Scottish-Canadian
actor Greg Hemphill. Victor lives in Craiglang, a fictional part of Glasgow along with his lifelong friend Jack Jarvis and best friend Winston Ingram.
Where is the park in Still Game?
Glasgow’s Victoria Park
as seen from the bench in that episode of Still Game.
What beer do they drink in Still Game?
Christmas presents have been sorted early for half the nation after
Tennent’s Lager
teamed up with smash-hit sitcom Still Game to add two more well-known faces to the list of Tennent’s Lager Lovelies – Jack Jarvis and Victor McDade.
What happened to TAMS baby in Still Game?
Still Game creators Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan spilled all whilst visiting Gary Spence on his Capital radio show this evening. The pair behind iconic show revealed that
Tam’s baby had to “disappear up into the attic” when Still Game was renewed after a seven year absence
.
How old is Jane Mccarry?
About 51 years (October 1970)
Where can I watch Still Game series 9?
BBC iPlayer
– Still Game – Series 9: 1.
Why did Still Game take a break?
Hemphill says: “
The break was good for us because it made us realise what a great thing we had in terms of our friendship, our relationship and also the show that we were making together
. “We just actually needed a breather from it and it made us want to refocus and want to do it again.”
Where is River City filmed?
Where is River City filmed? The set is built
on the site of old whisky warehouses in Dumbarton
. Location shots are sometimes filmed around the city. In times where the drama leaves Shieldinch, picturesque Loch Lomond and surrounding areas have been used previously.
Who played Molly in Still Game?
Molly Drummond (2006) Played by
Dorothy Paul
. The sister of Frances (Tam’s wife) and Tam’s sister in-law. Molly lives in Finport, on the coast and came to Craiglang to visit her sister.
Where is Craiglang in Scotland?
Craiglang’s main scenes are filmed
around the Maryhill district of Glasgow
, but the programme has filmed all over Glasgow over its 9 series including Queen Street and Central Stations, Buchanan Street, The Hydro and along the Clyde. Navid’s shop is in the Townhead area of Glasgow.
How old is Boaby the barman?
BOABY THE BARMAN/GAVIN MITCHELL
Gavin,
53
, plays the notorious barman at Craiglang’s number one pub, the Clansman. But he’s not always pouring pints – he also played PC Callum McIntyre in Monarch of the Glen.
Current Life. Today,
Navid still runs the local shop in Craiglang
.
The
46-year-old
, who plays Navid in the hit show, believes eating too many KFCs is to blame for his pain.
Who is Sanjiv Kohli in big bull?
Who for instance is the influential politically connected Sanjeev Kohli (
Samir Soni
) and what is his exact hand in the 565-crore scam that shook Dalal Street?
Personal life. Kohli is the father of two children. He was divorced in 2009.
His younger brother
is the successful film and TV actor and writer Sanjeev Kohli.
What religion is Sanjeev Kohli?
Scottish actor and writer Sanjeev Kohli, a
non-practising Sikh
, is probably best-known for playing Muslim shopkeeper Navid in BBC Scotland’s Still Game. Raised in a Scottish-Asian family in Glasgow, it was at 14 when Sanjeev realised his opinions differed greatly from those of his parents and his two brothers.
Where is Miss Hoolie now?
Miss Hoolie – Julie Wilson Nimmo
Julie featured in one episode alongside her Still Game star husband Greg Hemphill, who plays main character Victor McDade. She’s currently
appearing in stage play Eavesdropping at Edinburgh’s Traverse theatre
.
Is Greg Hemphill Scottish?
Hemphill was
born in Glasgow, Scotland
, the son of Edward, a chartered accountant, and Anne Hemphill (née Brophy) a teacher. The family left Scotland in the mid 1970s, and he spent much of his childhood in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, which has contributed to his distinctive accent, Scottish-Canadian.
Is Miss Hoolie in Still Game?
BALAMORY star
Miss Hoolie has been spotted in the latest episode of Still Game
– and fans are loving it. Actress Julie Wilson Nimmo, 44, made the long journey from kids telly to Craiglang in last night’s show.
How tall is Kiernan in feet?
5′ 8′′
Why did Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan fall out?
But they parted in 2007 after
differences over the future of their production company, Effinggee
. And Greg reckons that by then, the burden of constantly writing and filming Still Game had takena heavy toll. He said: “It’s kind of sad, really. It reflects the pressure we were under that we never really acknowledged.
How do I contact Ford Kiernan?
- Direct Tel: 020 77.
- Direct Email:
[email protected]
- Company Email:
[email protected]
- Company Tel: 020 77.
- Website: www.th.
Was Karen Dunbar in Still Game?
She played the part of Francesca Simpson, estranged wife of Pete Galloway (played by Andy Gray).
In 2019, Dunbar appeared in the tours Calendar Girls and Still Game Live: The Final Farewell
.
What is Jane McCarry doing now?
Jane McCarry, best known for playing gossiping pensioner Isa in Still Game, has now warned there could be a exodus from the arts with theatre and live music currently unable to go ahead. The 50-year-old is currently
working with Craigmarloch school in Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, as a supply teacher
.
Has Jane McCarry lost weight?
The sitcom actress, 46, revealed
she has slimmed down and toned up with months of high-intensity body pump classes
. Fans on social media were thrilled by her transformation — but make-up artists on the BBC show now face a tough task turning her into nosey pensioner Isa Drennan.
Harrid’s Convenience Store is perhaps one of Scotland’s best known shops. It’s home to Navid, Isa and who can forget Meena from hit TV show Still Game. But did you know
the shop itself is a real place in Glasgow’s Townhead
and is transformed every year into the best-loved shop on our telly.
