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Recognition Persists for John Michie, Reminded of His Role as DI Robbie Ross from Taggart

John Michie discusses his return to Scotland for the ITV1 crime drama titled Karen Pirie.

Recognition Continues for John Michie as His Role as DI Robbie Ross from Taggart Remains...
Recognition Continues for John Michie as His Role as DI Robbie Ross from Taggart Remains Unforgotten

Recognition Persists for John Michie, Reminded of His Role as DI Robbie Ross from Taggart

In the captivating world of ITV1's Karen Pirie, the enigmatic character of Fergus Sinclair, played by John Michie, has become a central figure in the second season.

Fergus, a complex businessman, finds himself deeply entangled with the Grant family, particularly in the events surrounding Catriona Grant. His suspicious involvement in a break-in tied to Karen Pirie's investigation and his concealed secrets about the 1984 events add layers of intrigue to his character.

John Michie, in an interview, spoke about Fergus's ambition, describing him as a man driven by money and power. The actor also mentioned his fascination with cold cases, where the bad guys can be caught decades later, much like Fergus's character in the series.

Fergus's personal life is as intriguing as his professional one. He was having an affair with Cat, Adam's mother, but the relationship never developed into something more due to Brodie's demands. Fergus agreed to cover up his relationship and his paternity of Adam for the benefit of the business.

John Michie found the Scottish landscape beautiful and emotional, making it suitable for crime dramas like Karen Pirie. He also enjoyed returning to Glasgow, Scotland, to film the series, and had a good time working with Lauren and the cast.

Fergus's encounter with DI Karen Pirie is a tense one. He finds her disarming and slightly unnerved by her youth. As the series unfolds, Fergus begins to feel regret and determines to right the wrongs of the past.

Meanwhile, John Michie, who was recognised as Robbie from his previous work on Taggart while filming Karen Pirie, believes the series stands out because its DI is a young woman, challenging the patriarchy.

In a lighter note, John Michie reminisced about a bar in Finnieston, Glasgow, where he and the cast had a good time. He also spoke about his time in New York in the early 1980s, mentioning iconic music venues like Studio 54.

John Michie's wife is from a mining village in Yorkshire, and he remembers the devastation of the pits closing suddenly. He recalled the miners' strike in the 1980s as a politically interesting time.

As the investigation unfolds, Fergus's shady dealings and his connection to the 1984 kidnap of oil heiress Catriona Grant and her son Adam come to light, promising a thrilling and suspenseful conclusion to the second season of Karen Pirie.

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