Johnny Beattie - aka Malcolm - will be getting a very personal grilling by his daughter Maureen Beattie on Radio Scotland's Radio Café on Wednesday 3rd January.
Find out more about the show on the Radio Scotland site.
There's lots of stories about River City in the press today! Some of the features give away upcoming festive storylines so don't read them if you don't want to spoil the surprise.
Firstly, Jade Lezar (Alanna) and Allison McKenzie (Jo) feature in the Daily Record's Razz Top 100.
There's also a very moving interview with John Murtagh (George) in the Daily Record.
Billy McElhaney (Jimmy) and Eileen McCallum (Liz) talk about their festive storylines in the Edinburgh Evening News.
And Carmen Pieraccini talks to the Evening Times about Kelly Marie's return to Shieldinch.
Announcement: Christmas and New Year messageboard opening times
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Here are the opening and closing times for the River City message board during the Christmas period.
The board will be closed from:
1800 on Sunday December 24 through to 0900 Wednesday 27 December
New Year, the board will close from:
1800 on Sunday 31st Dec and re-open Wednesday 3rd Jan 0900
The TV schedule's a wee bit confusing over the next few weeks so here's a cut out and keep guide to ensure you don't miss a minute of River City this festive season.
Friday 22nd December : 8.30-9pm (Christmas Day in Shieldinch)
Tuesday 26th December : 7.30-8pm
Friday 29th December : 7-7.30pm (Hogmanay celebrations)
Tuesday 2nd January : 8-9pm
Tuesday 9th January : 8-9pm
Tuesday 16th January : 8-8.30pm
Friday 19th January : 8.30-9pm
As part of Radio Scotland's day of Scottish comedy on December 27, Johnny Beattie (aka Malcolm) will be hosting a live programme when he'll be playing classic sketches from throughout the years, will be talking to some special guests and could be talking to you live on air! You can find out more on the Radio Scotland site.
If you've been keeping your eye on the press you'll already have a sneak preview of what's coming up over the festive season. If you don't want to know, we don't want to spoil it for you, but if you roll over the box below with your mouse, you'll get a wee advance peek at some of the excitement before it hits your screens.
Luca returns and gives Jo the shock of her life on Christmas Day!
Scarlett goes into labour early and Jimmy has to deliver their baby in the back of his cab! They call the baby Madonna.
Save your screen with our brand new screensavers. There are three new ones to choose from: one with images of all the cast, one with just the guys and one with just the girls.
Well, we're obviously not going to make you vote but we thought you might like to...
BBC Drama are doing a 'Best Of 2006' poll and they're looking for your votes! The categories are Best Drama, Best Actor, Best Actress, Favourite Moment and Best Drama Website (oooh, we like this category!). This is where it's all happening: BBC Drama Vote.
We thought you might like a preview of Hogmanay in Shieldinch. This festive season promises to bring some top drama for the River City residents. We might let you in on a few secrets between now and then but, for now, this is all you're getting :)
