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Scottish soap River City to finish in 2026 after more than 20 years
The show set in the fictional Glasgow district of Shieldinch has been broadcast by BBC Scotland since 2002.
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Long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City is to come to an end next year after more than two decades.
The drama, set in the fictional setting of Shieldinch, will air its final series in autumn 2026 after starting in 2002.
BBC Scotland said the decision to axe the show reflects a change in viewing patterns as audiences move away from long-running series and are drawn towards shows with shorter runs.
However, the broadcaster said that it will boost major drama productions set across Scotland as part of moves to âgrow Scotland further on the global drama mapâ.
It has announced three new series: Counsels, Grams and The Young Team; while Granite Harbour and Vigil will both return for a third series and Shetland for its 10th series.
Hayley Valentine, director of BBC Scotland, said: âRiver City has been a wonderful adventure and, of course, weâll all be sad to see it go.
âThe team have done a brilliant job and I know they have some big plans for the finale next year.
âBut, 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.
âOur goal is to grow Scotland further on the global drama map â with a slate of world-class productions that set the standard not just here but internationally too.â
Actor Sam Heughan is among those who have appeared in River City (Jane Barlow/PA)
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River City, filmed at Dumbarton Studios near Glasgow, has featured the likes of Sam Heughan, who went on to start in Outlander; and Lorraine McIntosh from Deacon Blue; while Lorraine Kelly and singer Susan Boyle are among those who made cameo appearances.
Equity, the performing arts and entertainment trade union, urged BBC Scotland to rethink plans to axe the show, which is a BBC Studios Drama Production.
Paul W Fleming, Equity general secretary, said: âThis short-sighted move from BBC Scotland would be a disaster for Scottish television.
âRiver City is a well-loved staple of TV schedules. Itâs a successful Scottish production which should be celebrated, not decimated.
âAxing River City would have a devastating effect on acting and production roles for Scottish talent.
âThere is simply no equivalent to a regular soap for getting your foot in the door of this notoriously cutthroat industry, especially for the many aspiring actors from working class backgrounds.â
Philippa Childs, head of broadcasting union Bectu, said it is âhugely disappointingâ to see creative jobs lost in Scotland.
She said: âMany of those who work on River City are freelancers, for whom this news will be a particular blow.
She added: âBectu will fully engage with the BBC over these changes and we will be encouraging the BBC to consider how they can replace lost work with high quality jobs on any new commissions and deliver on the director generalâs commitment to bringing productions and work to the regions.â
Scottish Labour culture spokesperson Neil Bibby said: âRiver City has provided a vital platform for many Scottish actors and a pipeline of talent to the wider the television and film industry.
âEverything that can be done should be done to the save the show and ensure Scotland has a soap opera drama.â
BBC Scotland said that total investment in BBC drama from Scotland over the next three years is expected to rise to more than ÂŁ95 million cumulatively (2026-28).
The BBC said it will also work with industry partners on a new talent training plan in Scotland.
Of the new series, Grams is described as a âdarkly comic thrillerâ while Counsels is a legal drama following five young lawyers in Glasgow.
The Young Team is adapted from Graeme Armstrongâs book of the same name and looks at addiction and gang violence.
Louise Thornton, head of commissioning at BBC Scotland, said: âFor 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.
âThe show leaves a tremendous legacy behind and the new productions weâve announced will offer further opportunities.
âHowever, the media landscape is changing at pace and, as audience viewing habits change, itâs vital we respond to this.
âOur 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.
âWeâre delighted to be working with such great production teams and remain steadfast in our commitment to invest in Scotlandâs creative industry.â
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