Still Game news, interviews and updates on the iconic series

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Still Game is an iconic Scottish television sitcom created by Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill, which evolved from their earlier sketch characters on Chewin' the Fat.
Their popularity led to a dedicated sitcom which initially ran from 2002 until 2007, before a hiatus in production.
(Image: Newsquest) Series 7 returned in October 2016 on BBC One. The show wrapped up in the ninth series in 2019.
Still Game also sold out three multi-date live productions at the Hydro in Glasgow, performing to around 500,000 people across 50 shows from 2014 to 2019.
Read on for all the latest Still Game news, interviews and updates.
Latest Still Game news
As reported by the Glasgow Times, here is a selection of the latest Still Game news stories.
Still Game legend revealed thoughts on film rumours
Still Game legend pictured at Glasgow's iconic Barras Market
Still Game's Boaby the Barman spotted at TRNSMT Festival
Cast of Still Game
Still Game stars Hemphill as the blunt and crabbit Victor McDade, Kiernan as Jack Jarvis – Victor's mischievous sidekick, Paul Riley as Winston Ingram, Mark Cox as Thomas 'Tam' Mullen, Jane McCarry as Isa Drennan, Sanjeev Kohli as Navid Harrid, and Gavin Mitchell as Robert 'Boabby' Taylor.
Jane McCarry as Isa and Sanjeev Kohli as Navid (Image: Alan Peebles/BBC)
Will there be a Still Game movie?
Kiernan recently quashed rumours that the sitcom will be returning as a 'film'.
He revealed in a TikTok video that the rumours was 'crap' and that 'no film' is being created.
Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill as Jack Jarvis and Victor McDade (Image: Alan Peebles/BBC)
He said in the clip: "You shouldn't be messing about with the fans of the show and stuff like that. So, there's no film. The characters are dead, remember?
"Stop asking me because I can't be bothered. I don't know how many times you need to be told, it's no happening now anyway and there's no filming going on for it, that's for sure - that I'm aware of."
How many seasons of still game are there?
Still Game ran for nine series, with the first airing in September 2002 and the ninth, and final, series concluding in March 2019. There was a hiatus in between.
Still Game book
The iconic show has been adapted into a comic book titled He Who Hingeth Aboot Getteth HeeHaw.
Ford and Greg with a copy of the comic book (Image: Newsquest) The book features cartoon versions of the cast, including main characters Jack Jarvis and Victor McDaid.
Kiernan and Hemphill worked on the book with Gordon Tait of publishers Scunnered Ink, who hired a team of cartoonists to adapt the beloved characters on paper.
Still Game filming location
Jack and Victor lived in the fictional district of Craiglang in Glasgow.
The filming location includes Maryhill, which represented Craiglang, and Townhead, where Navid's shop was.
Gavin Mitchell as Boabby the barman (Image: Alan Peebles/BBC) The Gimlet on Ruchill Street was used as the exterior of The Clansman, the iconic pub. After its demolition, a replica facade was erected at BBC Scotland's Glasgow North Media Park (Craigmont Studios) from Series 4 onward.
We previously reported Robyn's Nest café that featured in the show as The Rendezvous Café closed down.
Still Game cast who died
Jimmy Martin, who played Eric in the series, died at the age of 93.
He passed away earlier this year in February.
Jimmy Martin played Eric in Still Game (Image: BBC Studios/Alan Peebles)Michael Hinnes, who directed the show, confirmed Martin's passing on the social media platform, X.
He said: "Just to let all the Still Game fans out there that Jimmy Martin "Eric" passed away today.
"He was a wonderful actor and I was honoured to call him pal."
Where to watch Still Game
All nine series and full episodes can be watched on BBC iPlayer as well as streaming service, Netflix.