Anna F
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Christmas in Shieldinch
Will there be Christmas cheer in River City this year? What will the New Year bells bring for Montego Street? Don't forget to catch-up with Christmas and New Year in Shieldinch on Tuesday 21 December and Tuesday 28 December at the usual time of 2000. The first River City of 2011 will be on ...
Wavelengths
Gina and Jack's love on the airwaves certainly warmed up the frosty festive air in Shieldinch. Having their romantic encounter broadcast live meant that the cat was out of the bag, big-style. In the gossip-ridden aftermath the best line belonged to Molly, telling Jack, who was unaware of his liv...
Showered with affection
Raymond, Eileen - and a proposal at their baby shower. Didn't see that one coming! It was clear that Eileen would have been settling if she'd agreed to marry Raymond. No matter how much she tried to convince herself that Raymond's her reliable rock, her dependable source of comfort, those i...
Facing the Truth
Scarlett, you may get bad news, but it's better to get to the hospital, find out what you're dealing with and then tackle it. Even if it may be something as devastating as cancer. And please, please, please share your problem with someone! At the Shieldinch nativity play, the sullen performa...
Love me for a reason
So Robbie's friends learned the truth in dramatic style: his bright young thing with the flashy car was actually Grayson - the well-heeled, articulate older man. Or 'A clapped-out old actor' as the disparaging Mr Fraser would have it. Grayson's funny turn on Montego Street was far from amusing though. The scenes at the hospital did make me laugh, however, especially when Grayson's new companion Jason turned up. As Scott said: 'Got to hand it to Grayson. He's in his hospital bed. You're half his age - but he's giving you your marching orders'. Has Robbie learned something about himself? Who knows, maybe the dalliance with Grayson will prompt him to think more about people as personalities and not pound signs?
River City Rock Scotland
Did you miss Friday's Children In Need spectacular from Glasgow? The talented cast members teamed up with The Gospel Truth Choir for a stirring rendition of 'Last Request'. We hear the actors spent a lot of time practising the song in their dressing rooms but they had only one rehearsal toget...
Children in Need Rocks Scotland - gospel truth
Members of the River City cast made an all-singing appearance with The Gospel Truth Choir at Children in Need Rocks Scotland last night. Take a look at exclusive pictures from the cast's glittering gospel gig at Glasgow's SECC - looks like much fun was had! You can still donate to Child...
Word on the street - November news
After a long day filming on location in central Glasgow on Thursday the production office has certainly got that Friday feeling! Cakes and chocolate are very much in evidence. Pudsey's spots adorn the office reception and some of the cast members are getting ready for their appearance at Childre...
I am woman!
What is going on with Gina? She loves Murray BUT what is happening between her and Jack? Murray's steady and reliable: Jack's a playboy with a wicked twinkle in his eye. It has to be said that it seems her flirtation with Jack has pepped Gina up in a way that no rigorous hikes with Murray h...
Children in Need featuring...?
Watch out for some Sheildinch residents who'll be making an appearance at this year's Children in Need extravaganza. Children in Need Rocks Scotland will be on BBC One Scotland on Friday 19 November from 19.00. John Barrowman and Jackie Bird will present this year's show which will be coming l...
Fragile state
Aww, tissues were at the ready at when Bob and Scarlett made their peace and were reconciled. As Bob said: 'I never stopped thinking about you, even when I knew you weren't my ma.' It was reassuring to see the sweet Bob we all know and love return, and a relief to see him and Scarlett talk thing...
Sunk
Poor Charlie. He fell for Nicole hook, line and sinker. But he only had half the story - she's a youngster of fourteen! I think it's fair to say that she deliberately misled soft-hearted Mr Bowie. The phrase 'unlucky in love' doesn't fully describe Charlie's romantic career, does, it? A long-...
Talk about a bad day
Having one of your patients collapse after a flu jab is a scary prospect - but that's what happened at Michael and Ruth's surgery. A mix-up with notes falling from patients' files led to this error. And Leyla was reluctant to confess, understandably. She's wanting to show her hubby that she's a ...
Word on the Street - seasons change
After a very sunny start to the week it feels as if winter has come to Dumbarton. Hat and gloves are essential survival wear to a long day's filming once again. On a frosty autumn morning on the Montego Street set, here's a feeling of being 'out of time' - walking past discarded Christmas tre...
Romancing Scarlett
With baby-making high on the agenda at the Mullens' house, little wonder both Jimmy and Scarlett declared themselves fatigued with the whole process. Scarlett's reaction to Jimmy's attempt at romance, with a bottle of fizz and rose petals, was classic - "What's all this? You done something?" And...
Single Father reunites Heather and Freya
River City fans might recognise some familiar faces in the David Tennant drama Single Father on Sunday nights. The ex-Time Lord Mr Tennant plays Dave, a photographer who faces the shocking sudden death of his beloved wife. The drama explores the heartache and obstacles which he faces in the dif...
Bumpy Landing
Looks like Michael's wife Leyla is in for a rough ride in Shieldinch. You don't mess with the O'Hara ladies, and getting off on the wrong foot with Molly isn't a great start. But Mrs Brodie has bigger problems on her plate - step-daughter Nicole looks like a handful, and what could be the story ...
Field of Blood
Photo of Jayd Johnson as Nicki The last we heard she'd embarked on an exciting new student life in The Big Apple, and now Jayd Johnston is returning to her native land to film a crime drama for BBC Scotland. Jayd played Nicki, wee Bob's ex-fiance and fellow mechanic, between 2004 and 2010. Tal...
Being Victor
Two familiar faces from River City are making an appearance in STV's teen drama Being Victor. The show tells the story of the ups and downs in the life of Vinnie Dupe and his online alter-ego Victor Sage. Sam Robertson, who played Innes Maitland, takes the part of Victor's arch enemy, lothario ...
River City repeat - now on Saturday 9 October
There's a change in the TV schedules this weekend. Instead of its usual Sunday slot, the River City repeat will be broadcast on Saturday 9th October at 1510 on BBC Two Scotland. As ever you can watch the chronicles of life in Shieldinch on the iPlayer.
