List of Still Game Characters - Recurring Characters

Recurring Characters

• Frank Riley (Manky Frankie) (2002–2003)

Frankie, or as he is known to the local community, Manky Frankie, lives in Osprey Heights. His flat is festooned with various items that would be regarded as junk by anyone else. He has a penchant for dismantling cars and leaving the parts lying about, especially in the communal landing.

• Hugh "Shug" McLaughlin (2002 - present) -

Shug (a Scots alternative to the name Hugh) played By Paul Young, who has extremely large ears (earning him the nickname "Shug the Lug", lug being a Scots word for ear), seems to be a self-proclaimed expert in radios and sound waves. He was a communications officer during World War II and he often goes off on long talks about it, much to Victor's annoyance. Jack and Victor take an answering machine message across to him so that he can try and find out what part of the message said that was obscured. He succeeds in identifying practically everything else but the actual message itself, including what newspaper someone is reading due to identifying the background noise. Jack and Victor often rely on Shug for technical help. Shug can also apparently hear through walls. It was revealed in "A fresh lick" that Shug has a part-time job as an overnight security guard in "Delanys" department store.

Pete McCormack (better known as "Pete The Jakey") (2002 - present) - Pete the Jakey is a familiar sight to residents of Craiglang, almost the archetypal tramp., Pete also has a very active imagination. Ignored by many, he seems to have always been about; he often is seen sleeping outside Navid's. Jack and Victor can't seem to remember a time when he wasn't an alcoholic tramp. A man of many secrets, it's later revealed that he was the father of the property developer who wanted to demolish The Clansman and also that Pete may or may not work for the Government. He also may be the inventor of the famous "Beefy Bake".

Chris the Postie (2002,2004 - present), played by Sandy Nelson - Chris is Craiglang's local postman. Not exactly the brightest young lad, it often falls to one of the older gentlemen to explain a situation to him. He does have his uses, however, as can be seen in the 2005 Christmas special when he helps Tam to dispose of his Christmas cards for delivery into the canal. In Series 5, it was revealed that he used to be an interior decorator when Isa hires him to redecorate her flat.

Meena Harrid (2002 - present) - Navid's wife and Isa's friend, her face is never seen. She always appears in the room near the counter. Although she seems to understand English, she mostly speaks in Hindi and Punjabi. In one episode, she spoke a line of English in the episode where Navid has a midlife crisis. (2,3,4,5. OK, Thank you) Navid sometimes responds in the same language. (Hindi, Punjabi)

Peggie McAlpine (2002 - present) - Peggie is Jack's ex-neighbour and is very violent, often manhandling her husband, Charlie. Despite her aggressive nature, she seems to be friendly with Isa and many other locals. She also seems to enjoy irritating Winston, especially when it comes to buying the last gigot chops at the butchers. She is known to have an 18 year old son, Simon who was charged with drunk driving at the age of 12.

Charlie McAlpine (2002 - present) - Peggie's long-suffering husband, often on the receiving end of his wife's short temper. Peggie often suspects that he is cheating on her.

Harry Drennan (2002–2007) - Isa's husband who disappeared from her, stealing money from her in the process. Six years later he returned to Craiglang, and Isa was only too happy to accept him back into her life. However, he ended up stealing from her again. He returned for a second time, but Isa wasn't so forgiving this time, and even tried a pretend relationship with Winston in order to fend off his advances. He eventually left Craiglang, acknowledging that he wasn't wanted by Isa any longer. In the Hogmany special, it was also revealed that Harry may have been adulterous. In "Hot Seat", it is revealed that Harry has died, but Isa feels nothing for him.

Stevie Reid (better known as "Stevie the Bookie") (2002–2004, 2006) - Another one of Winston's nemeses, he often taunts Winston about his betting. He also appears to be nosy. He is arrogant and is disliked by many of the people in Craiglang. However in "Cairds" he was bankrupted by Winston. After stealing Winston's winnings and doing a runner, he returned in "Drama" posing as his older brother Frankie. While everyone else in Craiglang falls for this act, Winston sees through it and confronts him. Stevie admits to the scam but maintains that Winston can't prove it. Tam then is revealed to have heard the whole conversation while hiding in the lavy, the ultimate line, 'That's you out of bog roll Stevie'. Now busted, Stevie has to pay Winston in fear of being prosecuted. In "Seconds Out", Stevie and Boaby fight each other for the girl who works in the Pizza shop. None of them are successful as the girl's dad is the boxer Jim Watt who knocks both men out.

Frances (2003, 2005–present) - Played by Kate Donnelly, Frances works at the library in Craiglang and is married to Tam. In Series 2 Winston and Tam both battle for her affections and Tam is eventually victorious. The couple marry in the episode "Ring" in Series 4. Frances tries her best to change Tam's penny-pinching habits but without success. Frances also has a sister, played by Dorothy Paul. In "One In, One Out" Frances has a baby at the age of 64, whilst Tam Mullen is aged 70.

Edith (2002, 2004, 2007) - Edith is an ugly woman and the sister of the charity shop worker Barbara. She has a hunchback and moles over her face. She appeared as Victor's "date" in the episode "Courtin'" and was also featured in the episode "Swottin'", where she had the role of quizmaster during Boabby's quiz night. She enjoys a pint of Guinness. Despite her unflattering appearance, she seems to have no problems getting men in bed, once waking up in bed with Winston, and once with Boabby, In "Hot Seat" she even talks to a man as ugly as her and they discuss past sexual encounters

Wullie MacIntosh (2002, 2004) - Wullie MacIntosh was a pensioner who gained a reputation for borrowing things from the Craiglang residents - and never returning them. In episode "Waddin" he was wrongly thought to have died in hospital (actually it was a younger man with the same name) and everything he had borrowed was claimed back. In the episode "Swottin'" he auditioned for the role of quizmaster, but was not chosen. Shortly after that episode was broadcast, Johnny Irving, the actor who portrayed Wullie, died so the character was never seen again.

Fiona (2004, 2007) - Jack's daughter. She lives in Canada with her husband Tony and her sons Jack Jr and Stephen. Fiona was brought up in Craiglang but emigrated to Canada some years ago. She married and had a family there. Living so far away from home, Fiona doesn't see her father much, but she still cares for him and phones him regularly, unlike Victor's son John who doesn't care much for his father. At the end of Series 2, Fiona invited Jack to visit her in Canada. Jack invites Victor to go with him, but he initially refuses out of jealousy that Jack's daughter cares for her father. However, Victor changed his mind and visited Canada with Jack. Fiona was pleased to see both her father and Victor. Jack brought out his late wife's wedding ring from Fiona to keep. Fiona offered Jack the choice of staying in Canada with them, but he refused due to the fact he still has roots in Craiglang (and the fact he still has £8 left on his power card). In "One In, One Out", Jack has a heart attack. Fiona is so worried, she flies over from Canada to be at her father's side. During the heart bypass operation, Jack has a near death experience and sees his wife. Fortunately, Jack survived due to Victor making him climb back down 'the stairway to heaven'.

Fergie (2002 - present) - Fergie is a young boy who looks to be in his late teens. He tried to cheat Craiglang pensioners out of their money by raising funds for the non-existent Craiglang Football Club. He was supposed to be marrying Sinead from the cafe, but on his stag night Jack and Victor tied him to a fence naked and he ended up missing his own wedding.

Sinead (2003, 2005–2006) The waitress at the local cafe, she doesn't put a lot of enthusiasm into her job. She was supposed to be marrying Fergie.

Margo (2004) The Clansman Quizmaster who Bobby takes a liking to but ends up beating up Bobby for slapping her "arse".

Big Arthur (2003 - present) Another Clansman regular, often seen helping out Jack, Victor, Winston or Tam. Jack has commented he has "Plenty of Padding" and he doesn't seem to know the rules of Blackjack.

Joe Douglass (2004, 2007) Joe used to be quick on his feet, and was a footballer in his youth, but in his old age, he is confined to a mobility scooter which Tam won off him in a card game. In a subsequent game he won it back. In "Light's Out" He moved into the flat below Winston since it is lower down and allows Winston to offer him assistance.

Mick Mick appears to be a tough bloke from the rough Eagle Heights flats.

Neddy Mum (2007) The bane of Navid, always coming in to complain of the state of his confectionery and asking for refunds. Navid in return refuses to do so and insults her and her kid and makes numerous insulting insuinations about her being a drug addict, primarily with the phrase "Get out, you junkie bastard!"

Charlie (2007) A very large man, seemingly obese, enough even to make the Osprey Heights lift break.