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River City stars swap the silver screen for stage

HER character may have been killed off towards the end of Scottish soap opera River City but actor Claire Dargo is very much alive and will be…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9

Iconic River City torn down as new images show bulldozers on set

Demolition crews have begun tearing down the iconic River City set, marking the end of an era.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16

River City actor 'left woman cowering in fear after dragging her by hair'

RIVER City actor Iain Robertson dragged a woman by the hair during an alleged assault that led to her calling her mother for help, a court heard ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16

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River City duo join film made by people with dementia on Covid in care homes

Joyce Falconer and David McGowan will be part of The F Ward, directed by Bafta-winner Ian Bustard.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025

Top roles on BBC's 'Scottish' dramas more often based in London than Scotland – study

MORE top roles for eight productions commissioned by BBC Scotland, including three new series set to replace River City, are held by people working…

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2025

BBC bosses accused of ‘throwing people out to the wolves’ by axing River City

Equity president and actress Lynda Rooke addressed MSPs alongside one of the soap’s stars on Thursday.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

River City star 'overwhelmed' as Holyrood debates iconic soap’s future

River City star Stephen Purdon has said it was “overwhelming” to hear MSPs call on BBC bosses to save the long-running show ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025

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River City star ‘overwhelmed’ as Holyrood debates soap’s future

Cast and crew from the programme, which is being axed by BBC Scotland, were at the Scottish Parliament on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025

Motion to save River City from cancellation to be heard at Holyrood

A motion to save Scotland’s “only homegrown soap”, River City, from cancellation will be heard in Holyrood.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 18, 2025

Industry body demands River City job securities from BBC Scotland

BBC Scotland has been accused of “needlessly” throwing workers into “completely avoidable” uncertainty as union and industry heads demand an…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2025

BBC Scotland accused of handing River City funding to English-headquartered companies

BBC Scotland has been accused of handing over funding to English-based production companies earmarked for Scottish shows following River City being…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2025

Culture Secretary speaks of ‘regret’ over decision to end River City TV show

Angus Robertson has ‘concerns’ over the impact the ending of the programme could have for training in the TV sector.

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025

Thousands sign petition to save River City from BBC axe

THOUSANDS of fans have signed a petition to save iconic TV show River City after it was announced it would be axed by the BBC.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2025

'Sad to see it go': Popular BBC Scotland drama axed after 20 years

BBC Scotland has announced it will be axing long-running drama series River City after more than 20 years on screen

The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2025

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Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

Ex-River City star Nalini Chetty feels 'more avenues open to biracial actors' than 15 years ago

Ahead of starring as Stella in Pitlochry Theatres' A Streetcar Named Desire the actress looks back on a busy couple of years appearing in Karen Pirie, Six Four and upcoming Crime 2.

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023

'Utterly besotted': Scots star James Cosmo spotted with former River City actor

SCOTS actor James Cosmo has been spotted enjoying an afternoon in Glasgow with a former River City star ...

Bangkok Post · May 16, 2023

Exclusive art auction running at River City

Those with a passion for art and home decoration should mark their calendars for Saturday as "Decor+" will put under the hammer the works of famous artists from Thailand and overseas, starting at 2pm. The venue is River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24.

Bangkok Post · Apr 30, 2023

Catch rising stars at Mango Art Festival

"Rise" is the theme of Mango Art Festival 2023, which will kick off tomorrow at 6pm and run daily from 11am to 9pm until Sunday, at River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24.

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Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023

River City star Darren Brownlie blasts Kate Forbes' 'homophobic' gay marriage comments

The BBC actor took a swipe at the controversial SNP MSP, who launched her bid to become the next First Minister on Monday.

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023

Inside River City's harrowing storm and rape storyline as Shieldinch left shaken

Behind the scene pictures show much of Montego Street battered by the strong winds, with leaves, tree branches and rubbish strewn all over the place.

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023

River City actress hopes hard-hitting rape storyline will encourage victims to speak out

Jacqueline Leonard, who plays Lydia Murdoch, said the storyline which airs tonight prompted serious talks with their daughter who is at university studying psychology.

Bangkok Post · Jan 15, 2023

A century of artistic influence

The life and works of the father of Thai contemporary art is recounted during "Remembering Silpa Bhirasri: 100 Years After His Arrival In Thailand" which is running at RCB Photographers' Gallery 1, 2nd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until Feb 12.

Glasgow Live · Jan 15, 2023

River City's Jacqueline Leonard urges people to 'speak out' after sexual assault storyline

Scottish actress Jacqueline Leonard spoke in depth to Glasgow Live about the harrowing sexual assault storyline she portrayed on screen in BBC Scotland soap River City.

Daily Record · Jan 3, 2023

River City's Iain Robertson on his brush with death

The acting favourite admitted he blamed the symptoms of his infection on his new glasses as he gets set to star with Molly the Collie in a new series of Iain Robertson Rambles

Daily Record · Dec 23, 2022

Sam Heughan hints return to River City as BBC show celebrates 20 years

Sam took time out from filming Outlander to deliver the special message to the stars and crew of Scotland's much-loved soap.

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