Iconic Scots BBC show AXED after more than 20 year
RIVER City is being axed by the Beeb after more than 20 years on screen. The flagship Scots soap will air its final series in Autumn 2026 – 24 years after viewers were first introduced to the…
RIVER City is being axed by the Beeb after more than 20 years on screen.
The flagship Scots soap will air its final series in Autumn 2026 - 24 years after viewers were first introduced to the residents of Shieldinch.
BBC Scotland announced today that it will reallocate the budget for the series away from long-running shows towards shorter runs.
There will be three new series – Counsels, Grams and The Young Team.
While popular drama Granite Harbour will return for a third series, filming in Aberdeen and Glasgow in the coming months. Also making a return is Shetland for its tenth series and Vigil for a third series, while the previously announced eight-part drama, Mint, is shooting in Scotland.
Total investment in BBC drama from Scotland over the next three years is expected to rise to over £95million.
The BBC will also work with industry partners on a new talent training plan in Scotland to build on River City’s successful training academy.
Hayley Valentine, Director, BBC Scotland said: “River City has been a wonderful adventure and of course we’ll all be sad to see it go.
"The team have done a brilliant job and I know they have some big plans for the finale next year.
"But as viewing patterns change and competition intensifies, this is the right time to invest in the next generation of high-impact drama series from across Scotland showcasing storytelling across the UK.
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"Our goal is to grow Scotland further on the global drama map – with a slate of world-class productions that set the standard not just here but internationally too.”
Louise Thornton, Head of Commissioning at BBC Scotland, added: “We are incredibly proud of River City and it is with great sadness that we have come to this difficult decision.
"I want to thank the River City team in front of and behind the cameras for their dedication to the show over the years, past and present.
"For more than two decades, River City has brought drama to life on screen as well as offering industry training at grassroots level, and we know that fans of the programme will be really sad to see it go.
"The show leaves a tremendous legacy behind and the new productions we’ve announced will offer further opportunities.
“However, the media landscape is changing at pace and, as audience viewing habits change, it’s vital we respond to this.
"Our three new dramas, alongside the returning drama favourites, reflect the increasing shift in audience demand for series rooted in Scotland which play to audiences across the UK…and beyond.
"We’re delighted to be working with such great production teams and remain steadfast in our commitment to invest in Scotland’s creative industry.”
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