Box set: Still Game - The Complete Series 1-6
Still Game: Season 3
(2004)
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Plot
Still Game is a comedy based around the lives of pensioner pals Jack Jarvis and Victor McDade. It's set in and around a fictional part of Glasgow called Craiglang, and Jack and Victor's home in Osprey Heights. Focusing on the ironies and comedy of old age with humour, tenderness and pathos, these OAPS prove they're still game for anything the world can throw at them. The show enjoyes the highest viewing figures that any Scottish programme has seen in the last ten years. The third series first episode alone drew 1,520,100 viewers - 47% of Scotland's total viewing audience. This makes it the most watched BBC comedy in Scotland ever, outperforming even its parent show, Chewin' the Fat.After negotations with BBC London, Still Game will finally receive the UK-wide slot it deserves, as of series 4. (Previously, fans from south of the border have only been able to watch the series through Sky digital channel 941 or on DVD/VHS.)Cast
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| Paul Young | ||
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Shamshad Akhtar | |
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Paul Riley | |
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Robert Carr |
Episodes
Disc 01
Jack and Victor kick off series 3 in an opening episode that picks up where the last episode of series 2 left off - the boys are flying to Canada to visit Jack's family. The boys are having a time of it - with a belated dose of jetlag - and take in the marvels of Gutbusters, Niagra Falls, Ice Hockey and tacky souvenirs. Soon the time looms for them to come home - or is it? And, back in Craiglang, there's a new man in Isa's life...Director: Colin Gilbert / Michael Hines
Writer: Greg Hemphill / Ford Kiernan
Guest starring: Jack Knight (Steven), Steve Hemphill (CN Tour Guide), Peter McNally (Skydome Sweeper), Greg Powrie (Tony), Munro Chambers (Jack Jr), Marj Hogarth (Fiona Jarvis)
Jack and Vic feel their lives have become routine to the point of redundancy. Does salvation lie in Glasgow University's course in Medicial Proficiency, or will the lure of a 75p pint be too much? Meanwhile, Boaby's losing customers and can't get his hole in a barrel of fannies. Can a quiz night and a lovely new barmaid be the answer to both problems?Director: Colin Gilbert / Michael Hines
Writer: Greg Hemphill / Ford Kiernan
Guest starring: Sheila Greer-Smith (Woman in lecture hall), Bridget McCann (University Registrant Woman), Mark McDonnell (Kenneth Jordan), Kate Dickie (Pregnant Girl), Frank Gilhooley (Mark), Gail Watson (Margo), Johnny Irving (Wullie Mac), Maureen Carr (Edith)
Boaby bars Jack & Vic & Co. from the Clansman. Turning Osprey Heights into a mini Las Vegas, Tam wins Joe's motor-wheelchair. However, plans are afoot to win it back, while Winston's feud with the bookies reaches a hilarious climax...Director: Colin Gilbert / Michael Hines
Writer: Greg Hemphill / Ford Kiernan
Guest starring: Paul Doonan (Policeman 1), Sheila Grier (Irene), John Buick (Joe), Paul Young (Shug)
The Neds (hooligans) begin a reign of terror in Craigland. Jack and Victor contact an old friend to come to town and take matters in his giant-sized hands. If they can just keep him away from the Miduri... Meanwhile, Winston's taking up a valued place at the local supermarket and suddenly finds that Craiglang has become a fair model for Sing Sing...Director: Colin Gilbert / Michael Hines
Writer: Greg Hemphill / Ford Kiernan
Guest starring: Sheila Latimer (Innes' Wife), Gregor Kelly (Guy 1), Jordan Young (Kevin), Stewart Cairns (Supermarket Manager), Jan Moffat (Lady on train), Ron Paterson (Andy, old supermarket worker), Clive Russell ('Big Yin' Innes)
Archie (Sylvester McCoy), an old friend of J & V's, finally has to leave the place where he has been secluded for nearly half a century, never going outside. Now the council are knocking his place down, but are Jack and Victor the best guides to the new century? Winston is experimenting with turning his house into a cinema. Looks like the Towering Inferno's on at Osprey Heights...Director: Colin Gilbert / Michael Hines
Writer: Greg Hemphill / Ford Kiernan
Guest starring: Carole Cassidy (Council Woman), Drew Carter-Cain (TV salesman), Sylvester McCoy (Archie)
For once Winston's complaint to the social office is genuine, and now has a foot that can stun even the most heartless of people into abject silence. Meanwhile, Jack devises a scheme to finally get the attention of his estranged son in Johannesburg. But things go wrong when he actually turns up to see his 'sick' father. Will things come to a climax, or will father and son remain more distant than ever?Director: Colin Gilbert / Michael Hines
Writer: Greg Hemphill / Ford Kiernan
Edition Details
| Series | Still Game |
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| Release Date | 2008 |
| No. of Disks/Tapes | 1 |
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