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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)

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

Scots celebrities throw their support behind Cahonas 'Check Yer Bawballs' campaign

The public are being asked to show their support by posing in a festive picture with a pair of baubles.

Daily Record

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River City fans left in stitches as producers share stars' hilarious bloopers

The soap recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a special episode featuring past and present cast members.

Daily Record

Glasgow's 'number one' restaurant labelled 'class' by River City star

Stephen Purdon, the actor behind Bob O'Hara in River City, shared a snap of his meal at Meat Joint Scottish Steakhouse in Glasgow city centre labelling the food 'class'.

Glasgow Live

River City's Stephen Purdon leads tributes to young colleague after sudden death

In a statement, show bosses said: "We were very saddened to hear about the passing of Michael so early in his career. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time."

Daily Record

River City star thanks West Dunbartonshire for playing a key role in the show’s success

Gayle Telfer-Stevens joined the Dumbarton-filmed programme in 2015 and has now starred in the show’s 20th anniversary episode seven years later.

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River City actor Stephen Purdon 'humbled' to have 20th anniversary episode about his character

The special episode will see Bob O'Hara, played by Stephen Purdon, and best mate Angus Lindsay, played by Scott Fletcher, wake up in a parallel dimension.

Daily Record

River City star recollects first ever line as she makes return to show on 20 year anniversary

Joyce Falconer, who plays Roisin McIntyre in the popular Scottish soap River City, was initially taken aback when she was asked to return to the BBC Scotland programme.

Glasgow Live

River City's Joyce Falconer 'surprised' to get call back to BBC soap but felt 'right at home' when she returned

Ahead of the much-loved BBC soap's 20th anniversary this weekend, the actress admitted she believed her character Roisin McIntyre was "done and dusted" for good but felt like she'd never been away from the streets of Shieldinch when she returned.

Daily Record

River City star Jordan Young says soap has 'changed his life' ahead of 20th anniversary

He joined the BBC's flagship Scottish soap as Alex Murdoch in 2013 and as the cast and crew prepare to celebrate 20 years of River City on September 24, Jordan Young has been looking back on his time on the Shieldinch cobbles.

Daily Record

Former River City stars to return to show in special episode for 20th anniversary

Long-time fans of the Glasgow soap will be delighted to see the familiar faces as old cast members are set to join the current stars on the special 20th anniversary episode.

Glasgow Live

BBC River City to host special 20th anniversary episode with faces past and present

Filming began this week on the special River City episode, which see Bob O’Hara and best mate Angus Lindsay wake up in a parallel dimension.

Daily Record

Scottish TV stars to exclusively use Wishaw studio for their new podcast

The pod will be all about Scottish football and will see the trio offer opinions, look at results and enjoy banter.

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Celebs send best wishes to Rangers ahead of Europa League Final in Seville

Many celebs have taken to social media to send the Gers their best wishes.

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