Something went wrong, please try again later. Turnbull has been a stand-out for the Hoops this season despite the club having no chance of lifting silverware this term. Solid friends, who stick together – as someone said in the  programme about the last episode – we slag each other off, but no-one else is allowed to! Still Game is a Scottish sitcom, produced by The Comedy Unit with BBC Scotland. Yesterday evening, Mike and I went out for a meal, to a very good restaurant in Kirkwall – a pleasant place, serving lovely food. "However, we'll go for a pint one of these days - honest, it will happen.". What does he call me? He turn the sound off, but still…..had his phone in one hand, and a piece of pizza in the other hand, tapping away, stickily, at his phone. Enter your email address to follow The Orkney News and receive notifications of new posts by email. He has been good friends with Jack and Victor since they were in their early-twenties. Your information will be used in accordance with our, Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, © 2021 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, Tommy Hunter in Line of Duty - the series 2 crime boss you thought was long gone. Why am I going on about this, and why at the end of my ‘Still Game’ piece? And, we don’t make those kind of friends again. That's what business is all about, I guess, but I wanted to follow a different path.". I thought, well, presumably they’ll turn them off, when their food comes, and they did. They would attend a local school, then, after tea, they would play out with the kids they knew from school. Game of Thrones just aired its conclusive episode, and, to put it nicely, it was terrible. The Scottish Labour leader announced his party had to shift its manifesto launch from Tuesday to Thursday due to an "unscheduled" announcement. Here’s a wee tale – some years ago, Mike was in the main Glasgow railway station, catching a late train, and, he was surrounded by Rab. Greg said the company had been Ford's brainchild. Steven Gerrard issues Rangers 10-year Allan McGregor contract call as boss jokes 'he can have my job'. Sources close to the short-lived Canadian drama Endgame say the series may be coming back. John Hartson delivers emotional Celtic address as heartbroken former star reveals what he told friends. But I wanted to be in control of my own destiny - like we were back in the days of Chewin' The Fat. When asked why he didn't give Ford any notice of his intention to quit, he said: "That is what a smart businessman would have done but artists are petulant, impulsive. At this time, the three men had conflicting relationships with the same girl, named Jenny Turnbull. Like all the spoilers. It’s a brilliantly observed, poignantly written, gem of a show about, essentially, living with austerity. The Parkhead legend was gutted post-match with Celtic set for a season without silverware for the first time since 2010. The game that it seemed like everyone was playing in … After almost 20 years, Still Game has aired its final episode. Scottish Government announces 0 new coronavirus deaths amid 211 new cases. A group of 12 clubs have announced plans to break away to form a closed shop outside of UEFA. The two brothers, united in their grief for their grandfather, talked about the service and how it was just as Philip would have wanted. ... At least Still Game has ended with some respect and class from its fans and the cast/crew aren’t being verbally abused like Channel 5 have. And, what is going to happen, if society continues down this road? Sea Shanty hitmaker Nathan Evans give fans a taster of brand new song, Scots mum planning her wedding and funeral at the same time at the age of 29 after cancer diagnosis. It’s because he is one! Dealing with life, in whatever way we can. That’s what they do – they fade away, and leave us wondering what’s happening – where did they go? IF YOU’VE RECORDED IT, AND NOT WATCHED IT – SPOILER ALERT – DON’T READ THE NEXT BIT – IT IS, SERIOUSLY, WORTH NOT KNOWING UNTIL YOU SEE IT!!!!!! The final episode of Black Clover has arrived, and fans are still not ready to say goodbye to Asta and his dream. The ending was inspired. Prince Harry 'blanked by members of royal family' but 'shown sympathy by Prince Andrew' at funeral. You have been warned. During the press tour for Infinity War in 2018, Chris … “No’ bad, Mary, doll.”. ... DC, and Star Wars, but also loves the rush to catch up on Oscar films near the end of the year. Ford has now formed a new double act - with his pal, veteran comedian Bruce Morton. Currently, there are 109 people in hospitalbeing treated for Covid-19, while 18 people remain in intensive care unit. Ford: Still Game started in the theatre all those years ago so it just feels right that that’s where the story will come to an end. She still has his clothes in the cupboard, and gives a suit to Methadone Mick when he has an interview. There's a detail in the Game of Thrones series finale, which aired for the first time one year ago today, that may or may not have slipped your mind. Spry senior Jack Jarvis hopes to find a better place to live and gets his chance … I haven’t yet seen the season finale – that’s tonight’s privilege. The pair exchanged words on the sidelines but the Gers boss felt it was all part of the game. Ratings would never reach that number again, but it was still a huge victory for the “The Game,” an occasionally overlooked series about pro football players and their loved ones. The final episode of Black Clover has arrived, and fans are still not ready to say goodbye to Asta and his dream. Still Game’s Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan film the sitcom’s final series. Season 6 saw some of … What is happening? Isa – one of the most goodhearted people in fiction – her son went to Uni and never came back. How did Game of Thrones end? European Super League plans slammed as Andrea Agnelli's own organisation shuns proposed breakaway. Mike had to weave his way carefully along the platform, trying not to catch the eye of any of them. A different world. To very little surprise, the CW has cancelled one of its few remaining sitcoms, The Game.Is this the end for the series or could it still return? Prince Charles 'hopes to take son Harry for walk around Windsor before he returns to US', Charles, who was overcome with emotion as his father Prince Philip was laid to rest at Windsor Castle yesterday, reportedly hopes he can go for a walk and spend time with his youngest time while he is in the UK, John Kennedy rues Celtic's non existent 'belief' as interim boss holds hands up after toothless Rangers defeat. The ones on their phones – that could be said to be entirely their own business, and it is – the noisy one was being inconsiderate and intrusive – no thought for those around him. No sign of the little bugger. He visits the house of a girl whom he met when The Game gave him his first obstacle. So – what’s happened, and what’s happening? Creators Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill have retired Jack and Victor after nine seasons of the hit Scottish comedy. The people in ‘Still Game’, were ordinary people. Somehow, her baby daddy Pookie shot her ex-boyfriend Rick Fox. I don’t know why not, but I think we don’t – well, I haven’t,  that’s for sure. Bad news Iron Man fans, your fave is dead. Morning Bernie, Wasn’t it the late Benny Hill who used to take time out to go and sit somewhere and just watch and note people passing-by? I didn’t grow up in West Central Scotland, but those ways of being, and sort of humour, are familiar – I suppose we’re all just peasants, when it comes down to it. This comes across as being miserable – but, well, I’m old and knackered, and I’m still game! Winston is one of the main supporting characters in the TV series, Still Game. He added: "Before we knew it, we had a factory and a team of people working for us. They sat down, ordered their food, and then…..they each got out their Smart phones, and were, individually, glued to them. Five months after renewing Mara Brock Akil’s The Game for an eighth season, BET this evening announced that its flagship comedy will be coming to an end. Except for the noisy one. I’m not saying all young people would do this – but – that series was true to life, and I wonder if the observations about the urban  young ones, were as true as the rest of it? Still Game. The show ends with the Iron Throne destroyed, the old system of choosing Kings and Queens eradicated, Bran Stark elected as the new King of Westeros, and Sansa Stark ruling the North as an independent kingdom. Drunken men, actually brandishing rolled up newspapers – not shouting “Swine that ya’ are!”, but generally shouting and muttering incoherently. "But there was nothing sinister about the split. Hi Bernie, you could have added Rab C. Nesbitt especially true if you grew up in West Central Scotland. Can you young people answer me that question? Winston's age is not revealed during the series but it is safe to assume that he is around 70-75 years of age. Although Rick wanted to call an ambulance, Tasha warned him that if he did… They uncommunicatively ate, and finished their food, there were a few minutes of talk, then they left. They fade away, one at a time. Kiernan says: "You have to remember we had done 10 years of that, all in, before then. Scots set for sunniest week of year thanks to 500 mile-wide heat plume. Greg added: "The road in front of me was going to be about meetings and pitching game shows or trying to get other sitcoms away and build the business. Pass the hooch – the last ever episode of the nation’s beloved sitcom, Still Game airs tomorrow (Thursday) night. WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS! BET (NEW YORK) -- On the series finale of BET's The Game, Tasha Mack finally got her happy ending. These characters went to school together, and, mostly, kids walked to school together – part of the fun of the day. Ayr's big meeting returned after a year's absence due to Covid and it was an exciting day on the west coast. David Turnbull reveals Celtic dressing room response to Rangers cup exit as he snubs squad unity poser. The Uruguayan was hooked at half-time after struggling against Joe Aribo at Ibrox and two TV pundits took issue with each other. And, in the series,  the next generation – where are they? But, after forming their own production company, Greg, 40, suddenly walked away from the decade-long association in 2008. "And it wouldn't have been fair to Ford to carry on half-heartedly.". SNP staffer complains about Ian Blackford over handling of sexual harassment claims and blasts 'victim blaming'. Hemphill was Rector of … A bit of a rant about the constant use of Smart phones – Bernie, could this be the cause of the rise in ‘mental illness’, self-inflicted. Very ordinary people, the back bone of the world. And…………………humour – that’s what the characters in ‘Still Game’ live by and use as their defence against what can be a difficult life. It’s not just the politics, and the economics, it’s the way of people, has changed and is changing. I’m not saying! The staff member says he has been sidelined at work after making complaints against two SNP MPs. Still Game ran for six series until 2007 before Hemphill and Kiernan decided they needed a break. Jon Snow and House Stark got the last word in GoT season 8, but who won the game … You’ve identified some key reasons for the show’s longevity – one being that that is something afforded to relatively few of us. Why am I going on about this, and why at the end of my ‘Still Game’ piece? Listening to each other, helping  each other out – knowing each other’s lives and ways. Then, a bit older, they would go out to ‘the pictures’ and dances, with those same people, and so it goes – life – lived together – knowing each other, and accepting each other, and their individual ways. He is best known for his work with Ford Kiernan on the BBC Scotland comedy series Chewin' The Fat (1999–2005) and Still Game (2002–2007, 2016–2019). I think we realised we weren't going to write a bigger sitcom than Still Game, or a bigger sketch show than Chewin' The Fat. Still Game (TV Series 2002–2019) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Scottish Parliament Invites Those Born 1st July 1999 to Celebrations, I’m Beginning To Feel Like Dracula – The Orkney News. What is happening? Because …It makes me wonder about the future of our society. C. Nesbitts! If you have news, views, writing, music, or artwork that you think people need to know about, get in touch using the contact form on this site, or Facebook or Twitter. It's sad we never got to do that. So, we watched the last episode, and the ending, was inspired. The ending was inspired. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. European Super League to start 'as soon as possible' as breakaway clubs tease three more entrants in official announcement. Why Game Of Thrones Had The Worst Series Finale Of All Time. ), or ‘Goodness Gracious Me’ – I could get the references, as I’d grown up in Bradford with Asian friends – with their fearsome Aunties! In the first time for more than a year Harry joined relatives to say goodbye to Prince Phillip, who died on April 9 aged 99, the Mirror reports. Zynga is shutting down its original FarmVille game on Facebook at the end of the year, the company announced. Still Game premiered in 2002 and game to an end in 2007 after actor Ford Kieran and Greg Hemphill fell out. Now you see why I connect this with what I’ve written above. The comedy duo did not speak for seven years but managed to … That’s right, Tony Stark dies at the … Most likely. As far as I can tell, most kids get driven to school, as  the school isn’t necessarily near their houses, and they’re often not allowed to play out after school, as parents worry about their safety. COMEDY star Greg Hemphill last night broke the silence on his split with Chewin' The Fat partner Ford Kiernan. The interim boss shared his frustrations after he watched his side fall to another defeat against their great rivals. That’s a way of friendship, and a way of being, which I’m not sure is there, now. "We were joined at the hip, Ford and I, but that couldn't continue. Is Tony Stark’s death going to stick? If you're still not sure what exactly went down at the end of this twisty tale, don't worry — we've got you covered. Still Game actor and writer Greg Hempill said Mr D'Arcy would be "hugely missed". Still Game: why the filthy, cantankerous, duck-feeding Scots will be sorely missed This article is more than 2 years old Last orders ... the residents of Craiglang in Still Game. Still Game star Greg Hemphill on why he decided to split with comedy partner Ford Kiernan COMEDY star Greg Hemphill last night broke the silence on … A group of 4 lads arrived, presumably friends, out for an evening. One minor downside – my youngest son has no compunction about coming into the kitchen and saying: “two pints prick!”, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f7tAc_0aoA. The following contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Avengers: Endgame. He starts asking himself if The Game is actually a game. Nobody's perfect and there are better ways to go about things but you have to make decisions and stand by them.". Ford, 47, went on to take sole control of the pair's Effingee Production company. Here are things you can do after beating the game. In the series, I noticed the difference in attitudes, between the older folk, and the younger folk. The younger ones often seemed to be all for themselves. Greg revealed that although it was "sad" that Still Game didn't ever come to a natural conclusion, it was unlikely it would return to the small screen. There’s such a massive heart at the core of the programme. Gordon Strachan and John Hartson in spiky half-time row as Celtic heroes debate Diego Laxalt 'horror first half'. Horizon Zero Dawn is quite the experience, but just because you beat it doesn't mean that's where the fun has to end. Game of Thrones - HBO's thrilling epic historical fantasy series - has finally come to an end after eight seasons, and the finale brings the story full circle in many ways. This might grate on some, but it gave some security too. Despite advancing years, lifelong buddies Jack and Victor enjoy an active, adventurous life among shop owners, pub pals and other quirky retirees. There are larks to be had on a school bus, but – supervision, is supervision. Jack’s daughter is in Canada, and would like him to go to live with her family there, but Jack chooses to stay with his pals. Ashley's girlfriend Safiyya, who has been documenting her baby daughter's incredible fight on social media, revealed the latest devastating news. “Do I look alright, Rab?” Still Game premiered in 2002 and game to an end in 2007 after actor Ford Kieran and Greg Hemphill fell out. Prince Harry 'back in Covid quarantine after Prince Philip's funeral ahead of US return', Prince Harry is understood to have gone back to Frogmore Cottage following yesterday's service, and it is not known if he will see his family again before he heads back to California, Nicola Sturgeon and Anas Sarwar in row over Scottish Government coronavirus briefing. Body found at Scots house as police charge man in connection with death. It was created by Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill, who played the lead characters, Jack Jarvis, Esq and Victor McDade, two Glaswegian pensioners. Ashley Cain's daughter Azaylia can't keep eyes open as kidneys struggle to drain fluid. The jubilant boss lauded the keeper after his Celtic penalty save - and even offered him the Ibrox hot seat after he leaves the club. We were sorry to see it go, but, at  the same time, I think the writers were wise. Meanwhile, dad-of-two Greg, who lives with Balamory actress wife Julie Nimmo in Glasgow's west end, has penned a comedy horror movie. Still Game's stars started the long goodbye to their fans last month with the opening instalment of a farewell run of live shows in Glasgow - set in an alternative world to the hit TV show. This would come back to h… And that’s what we do – we fade away. One of them, had the sound up too loud, some kind of screeching and loud audience ‘appreciation’ programme’. Hold onto your chess pieces, fans. Still Game creators Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill say they learned a lot from the final episode of another classic comedy when they were writing their own show’s last laughs. Emergency services were called out to reports of a man seriously injured in Drumpark Avenue, Bo’ness, at around 2pm on Saturday April 17. 2. Some of these sitcoms go onandonandon, and…….. just get silly. The reports of the latest instance of The Game being canceled come with the caveat that there's still the possibility that the reboot might find life at a different time. 1. Scots celebrities took to Twitter to pay tribute to the actor, whose career stretched back to the early 1970s. Together, next day Game on Facebook at the core of the world around them or each other s. The day so – what ’ s happened, and I, but it is safe to that. 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