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

A former Coronation Street actress has accused BBC Scotland bosses of “throwing people out to the wolves” with plans to axe River City. Lynda Rooke, who also starred in dramas Casualty and The Bill, told MSPs that shutting down the BBC soap could ...

15 May 2025 at 13:50

Scotland

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

Scotland’s Culture Secretary has spoken of his “regret” over the axing of BBC Scotland’s River City soap opera. The broadcaster confirmed earlier this week that the drama – which has been on air for more than 20 years – will have its final ...

19 Mar 2025 at 15:25

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Petition to save BBC’s River City soap attracts support of more than 10,000

More than 10,000 people have signed a petition urging the BBC not to axe the “iconic” Scottish soap opera River City – with leading politicians amongst those bidding to keep the show going. Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie ...

26 Mar 2025 at 14:20

River City did not pass value for money test, BBC Scotland boss tells MSPs

Axed soap River City “did not pass the value for money test”, the head of the BBC in Scotland has said. Bosses announced plans to cancel the show, which has been running since 2002, next year, claiming viewing patterns had shifted. ...

29 May 2025 at 15:24

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River City star ‘overwhelmed’ as Holyrood debates 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 actor plays Bob Adams – or Shellsuit Bob – in the Scottish soap, which the BBC has announced will be ...

24 Apr 2025 at 16:15

Scotland

Famous names sign letter urging Culture Secretary to save River City jobs

Hollywood actor Richard E Grant, soap stars and author Irvine Welsh are among more than 100 famous names who have signed an open letter to save jobs at the soap River City. The BBC announced plans last month to end the Scottish ...

03 Apr 2025 at 14:56

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