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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 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

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

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.

Daily Record · Oct 3, 2022

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 · Sep 24, 2022

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 · Sep 23, 2022

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 · Sep 23, 2022

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 · Sep 22, 2022

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 · Aug 9, 2022

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 · Aug 9, 2022