BBC River City's most iconic episodes over the years as show is axed
The BBC announced that the Glasgow-based soap will be axed in 2026 due to 'dwindling viewing figures' leaving fans across the country gutted.
The BBC announced that the Glasgow-based soap will be axed in 2026 due to 'dwindling viewing figures' leaving fans across the country gutted.
Lorraine Kelly appeared in a one-off special episode (Image: BBC)
River City fans have been left completely devastated following the news this week that the Glasgow-based soap will be no more.
After launching its first episode back in 2002, it has been confirmed on Tuesday that the show will be scrapped after more than two decades (23 years) on the small screen.
BBC confirmed the soap, which amassed huge audiences across Scotland, will be fazed out from 2026 as audience viewing habits changed and also to make way for the "next generation of drama production in Scotland," before teasing three new titles.
The Glasgow-based show is well-loved by Scottish audiences and won Best Drama at the RTS Scotland 2023 awards. Although there's new projects on the horizon, fans of River City have been left outraged following the news of its demise.
But fans can now take a walk down Shieldinch’s memory lane, including shocking murders, dramatic weddings and tragic accidents that the soap made its name for.
Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
Bob O’Hara’s eating disorderThis 2014 storyline centred on the story of ‘Big Bob’s’ (Tom Urie) battle with an eating disorder, highlighting the impact on his health and his family, scooping Edinburgh-writer Louise Ironside a prestigious Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Award. The episode saw Bob’s mother Molly (Una McLean) face a heart-breaking decision about her son’s future which threatened to tear the family apart with Bob finally embracing rehab to battle his eating addiction.
1 of 5 10th anniversary episodeAs part of River City’s 10th anniversary celebrations, this dramatic episode saw landlord Raymond (Paul Samson) blow up the Tall Ship pub in order to cover up his murder of criminal Sean (James Cunningham). Elsewhere, after being mowed down by Sean, Deek (Gordon McCorkell) fights for his life in hospital with best friend Bob (Stephen Purdon) by his side. As his nearest and dearest keep vigil over him, Deek dies.
(Image: BBC)2 of 5 Murdoch's fatal fallFamily tensions take a bloody turn for the worse when father and son, Lenny (Frank Gallagher) and Ewan Murdoch (Chris Brazier), clash – with devastating consequences. Emotions run high as Murdoch men argue leading to Ewan’s dramatic, and unexpected, death. As Lenny attempts to make peace with Ewan, his son accidentally trips and falls from scaffolding in front of his father and step-mum, Lydia (Jacqueline Leonard).
3 of 5 Liz kills her sonTwo of River City’s most iconic episodes, aired as part of the show’s fifth birthday celebrations in 2007, saw murder most foul and an unforgettable cover-up. Disgraced lawyer, Archie Buchanan (Gilly Gilchrist) made a dramatic exit after embezzelling money from his clients, cheating on his wife Gina (Libby MacArthur) and drugging his mother Liz (Eileen McCallum). In these two episodes, Liz accidentally kills her son with sisters Gina and Eileen (Deirdre Davis) stepping in to protect her by disposing of Archie’s body over a cliff edge.
(Image: BBC)4 of 5 Any objections?Love and marriage is always dramatic in Shieldinch. First up, in the 2002 debut episode, it’s Tommy (Eric Barlow) and Eileen Donachie’s (Deirdre Davis) wedding day but a happily-ever-after isn’t the order of the day for The Tall Ship’s landlord and his fiancé when Eileen’s jealous ex-husband, Raymond (Paul Samson), turns up. Also featured this week is one of TV’s most memorable moments – Bob’s (Stephen Purdon) 2003 cherry-picker wedding proposal to girlfriend Zara (Shabana Akhtar Bakhsh).
(Image: BBC)5 of 5
Comic Relief is back on our screens this Friday with a whole host of stars getting involved to help raise money for important causes in the UK and around the world
Read more >> : Cick here
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Our jaws are on the floor!
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Ellen Pompeo shared some wisdom about asking for money and getting that $20 million ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ salary
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
It's Red Nose Day on Friday 19 March, and fans can support the Comic Relief charity that raises money for good causes in the UK and abroad by buying official merchandise including the iconic red noses
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
It's giving bombshell.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Ellen Pompeo is getting candid about some of the most challenging moments she faced during her 19-season run on "Grey’s Anatomy."
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Red Nose Day is back on our screens with a whole night of entertainment dedicated to raising money for Comic Relief, and here is all you need to know about this year's show
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
LOUISE Thompson has made telling comments on ‘tricky breakups’ as brother Sam’s ex Zara McDermott moves on with Louis Tomlinson. I’m A Celebrity star Sam, 32, and Stric…
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/31925-ellen-45b1aa9f5cf7449daa9e99407b62d1ee.jpg)
Ellen Pompeo wore a sheer polka dot shirt that showed off her bra while out in New York City on March 18, 2025. She wore the outfit with a bright purple coat. See the photos here.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/31925-ellen-45b1aa9f5cf7449daa9e99407b62d1ee.jpg&description=Ellen Pompeo Showed Off Her Black Bra in a Sheer Polka Dot Shirt and Bright Purple Coat Ellen Pompeo wore a sheer polka dot shirt that showed off her bra while out in New York City on March 18, 2025. She wore the outfit with a bright purple coat. See the photos here. %23ellenpompeo) |
|
|
Ellen Pompeo and T.R. Knight had to reshoot their ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ sex scene because there was ‘too much thrusting’
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Ellen Pompeo fought for pay parity on Grey's Anatomy to match her co-star Patrick Dempsey's salary.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ellen2-8879f848c7f0432c807ad87c95a711e2.jpg)
Ellen Pompeo shared that she doesn't let her younger daughter watch 'Grey's Anatomy' because of shots of her in her "underwear".
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ellen2-8879f848c7f0432c807ad87c95a711e2.jpg&description=Why Ellen Pompeo Won't Let Her Daughter Watch Her 'Grey's Anatomy' ) |
|
|
EMMERDALE’s newest cast member was BANNED from mentioning Netflix stardom by bosses as he raged ‘what is the point?’ Heartstopper and Celebrity Big Brother star Bradley Riches has signe…
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
BBC Radio 1 DJ Jamie Laing is taking on five marathons in five days for Red Nose Day, and he was joined by Traitors co-stars this morning as he ran his longest leg yet.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Twitter (X), Inc. was an American social media company based in San Francisco, California, which operated and was named for its flagship social media network prior to its rebrand as X. In addition to Twitter, the company previously operated the Vine short video app and Periscope livestreaming service
Twitter (X) is one of the most popular social media platforms, with over 619 million monthly active users worldwide. One of the most exciting features of Twitter (X) is the ability to see what topics are trending in real-time. Twitter trends are a fascinating way to stay up to date on what people are talking about on the platform, and they can also be a valuable tool for businesses and individuals to stay relevant and informed. In this article, we will discuss Twitter (X) trends, how they work, and how you can use them to your advantage.
What are Twitter (X) Worldwide Trends?
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends are a list of topics that are currently being talked about on the platform and also world. The topics on this list change in real-time and are based on the volume of tweets using a particular hashtag or keyword. Twitter (X) Worldwide trends can be localized to a Worldwide country or region or can be global, depending on the topic's popularity.
How Do Twitter (X) Worldwide Trends Work?
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends are generated by an algorithm that analyzes the volume of tweets using a particular hashtag or keyword. When the algorithm detects a sudden increase in tweets using a specific hashtag or keyword, it considers that topic to be trending.
Once a topic is identified as trending, it is added to the list of Twitter (X) Worldwide trends. The topics on this list are ranked based on their popularity, with the most popular topics appearing at the top of the list.
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends can be filtered by location or category, allowing users to see what topics are trending in their area or in a particular industry. Additionally, users can click on a trending topic to see all of the tweets using that hashtag or keyword.