Trade union bosses, industry leaders and actors are calling for River City to be saved from being axed by the BBC, saying the planned cancellation of the long-running soap will be a “catastrophic loss ...

follows local residents of the fictional district of Shieldinch in the West End of Glasgow and has been viewed as a show that effectively provides Scottish actors and crew with jobs in the TV ...

The actor and presenter, who plays Sam Spiller on the show, posted on social media: “Mon then troops, save one of Scotland's best loved TV shows and protect vital jobs and creative opportunities.” The ...

BBC Scotland announced today (March 18) that the final scenes of the Glasgow-set soap will be shown in September 2026. The shock news prompted sadness and anger from fans, trades unions representing ...

Stephen Purdon, who plays Shellsuit Bob, is the only remaining original member of the cast. In its early days, big names such as Neighbours star Stefan Dennis, and Lorraine McIntosh from Scottish pop ...

“River City has provided a vital platform for many Scottish actors and a pipeline of talent to the wider the television and film industry. “Everything that can be done should be done to the ...

“But, as viewing patterns change, and competition intensifies, this is the right time to invest in the next generation of high-impact drama series from across Scotland showcasing storytelling across ...

Long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City is to come to an end next year after more than two decades. The drama, set in the fictional setting of Shieldinch, will air its final series in ...

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“Our goal is to grow Scotland further on the global drama map – with a slate of world-class productions that set the standard not just here but internationally too.” Actor Sam Heughan is among those ...