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No Mean City

No Mean City

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There's been a murder!


For three decades, Taggart was not just the top drama from Scotland, but one of the world's most popular crime series.


Now, ahead of the show's 40th anniversary, Stephen Lepitak and Iain Hepburn break down the stories, the killers and the changing face of Glasgow as they trace the story of Britain's longest running crime series.


Expect special guests, criminal insights, and plenty of corpses along the way...



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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best No Mean City episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to No Mean City for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite No Mean City episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

No Mean City - Is that near Ibrox?
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03/11/22 • 64 min

It's back to 1985, and the first series proper of Taggart, as Stephen and Iain dig into Dead Ringer and Murder In Season.


We speak to Taggart music composer Mike Moran about the iconic theme and how the show's distinctive sound came together,


Plus we answer the key questions of the day: How many people get murdered, is one of these stories the starriest Taggart cast ever... and just how much shopping can you fit in the back of a Mini?


Get in touch with the show @nomeancitypod or via email, and find links to everywhere you can listen to the show at https://linktr.ee/nomeancitypod.



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No Mean City - Bonus: Mike Moran interview
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06/24/22 • 23 min

Iain talks to Taggart music composer Mike Moran about creating the show's iconic theme music, the Mongolian army, and Kenny Everett.


Get in touch with the show @nomeancitypod or via email, and find links to everywhere you can listen to the show at https://linktr.ee/nomeancitypod.



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No Mean City - Bonus: Alex Norton interview
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05/22/22 • 48 min

Stephen talks to Knife Edge villain and future Taggart lead Alex Norton about his initial time on Taggart and his storied acting career.


Get in touch with the show @nomeancitypod or via email, and find links to everywhere you can listen to the show at https://linktr.ee/nomeancitypod.



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No Mean City - To Canada, ya dunderheid
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05/07/22 • 64 min

It's 1986, as Stephen and Iain dig into the second series episodes Knife Edge and Death Call.


We've also got a sneak peak at our exclusive interview with Alex Norton, talking about his earliest appearance on the show.


Plus: The Thick of It, sectarianism, Glasgow nightclubs, the rise and fall of Kenny Forfar, and we might have broken the Taggart Murder Totaliser...


Haldane Duncan's book can be found here, and the behind the scenes pictures here. Alan Cumming talks about filming his episode here.


Get in touch with the show @nomeancitypod or via email, and find links to everywhere you can listen to the show at https://linktr.ee/nomeancitypod.



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No Mean City - Bonus: Glenn Chandler interview
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02/07/22 • 35 min

Stephen and Iain are joined on this special bonus episode of No Mean City by the godfather of Taggart himself, series creator Glenn Chandler, to talk about the show's origins, Glasgow, snakes, and unexpectedly fake dogs...


Get in touch with the show @nomeancitypod or via email, and find links to everywhere you can listen to the show at https://linktr.ee/nomeancitypod.



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No Mean City - We don't have ligatures in Maryhill
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01/24/22 • 51 min

It's our first episode, so Stephen and Iain begin their exploration of Taggart by heading all the way back to 1983, and the pilot episode Killer.


We dig into the first meeting of Jim Taggart and Peter Livingstone, try to piece together the clues to the killer, and look at the groundwork laid for the series proper.


Plus: what Taggart means to Glasgow, musical weirdness, Eighties television tropes, the first appearance of the Taggart Murder Totaliser... and grab a handkerchief for Stephen's heartbreaking Gerard Kelly story...


Get in touch with the show @nomeancitypod or via email, and find links to everywhere you can listen to the show at https://linktr.ee/nomeancitypod.



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No Mean City - Coming soon...

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No Mean City

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01/12/22 • 0 min

From the mean streets of Maryhill to the genteel speakers of your podcast player, join us on our journey exploring the cases, the criminals, the characters and the changing face of Glasgow.

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FAQ

How many episodes does No Mean City have?

No Mean City currently has 7 episodes available.

What topics does No Mean City cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts, Crime Drama, Tv Reviews and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on No Mean City?

The episode title 'Bonus: Mike Moran interview' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on No Mean City?

The average episode length on No Mean City is 41 minutes.

How often are episodes of No Mean City released?

Episodes of No Mean City are typically released every 31 days, 17 hours.

When was the first episode of No Mean City?

The first episode of No Mean City was released on Jan 12, 2022.

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