Has River City stopped filming?

The cast and crew of River City, BBC Scotland's flagship long-running drama series, have returned to work after a five-month hiatus since filming was suddenly halted due to the coronavirus outbreak - with the impact of the pandemic now written into the show's storylines.

Is River City coming back?

River City is set to return to our screens after a five month summer hiatus but it seems a familiar face will also be returning -that's right, Joyce Falconer, famously known as Roisin McIntyre is coming back to the BBC television drama soap.

What happened to River City?

In March 2020, production of River City was halted due to the COVID–19 pandemic, and filming recommenced in August 2020. In place of new episodes, a select number of "classic" episodes were aired. In February 2022, it was announced the cast were back filming another series.

Why is River City not on the TV?

Filming previously came to a halt in March because of the coronavirus pandemic. New episodes are planned to air on the BBC Scotland channel and BBC One Scotland in late September. The BBC said that filming resuming will be subject to government guidelines and ongoing discussions with BBC Scotland.

Who is leaving River City 2020?

River City star Sean Connor has said a tearful farewell to show following the latest episode - and fans are worried that another two of their favourites may have left. Actor Sean Connor, alongside David Paisley and Charlene Boyd all appear to have made an exit from the soap after the latest episodes.

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Is Stevie leaving River City?

RIVER CITY 'S bad guy turned good guy Stevie Burns is leaving Shieldinch. Actor Paul James Corrigan filmed his final scenes on Friday, although he will be on screen until the spring. Fans' favourite PJ joined the show in 2011 and decided to leave the BBC Scotland show of his own accord.

Where can I watch old episodes of River City?

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Currently you are able to watch "River City" streaming on BBC iPlayer for free.

Is River City on a summer break?

River City will take a break over the summer, returning to BBC Scotland, BBC One Scotland and BBC iPlayer in August.

Is Poppy leaving River City?

POPPY decides to leave Shieldinch this week after Cameron is released on bail following her stalking hell.

What happened to Charlotte in River City 2021?

River City spoilers: Charlotte's condition deteriorates as she develops sepsis and Jules flees Shieldinch after discovering Danny's violent past. RIVER CITY'S Lenny Murdoch lashes out after granddaughter Charlotte's condition worsens and she develops sepsis.

Is Lydia returning to River City?

Jacqueline Leonard returns to River City as Lydia Murdoch. A familiar face from River City's past returns to Shieldinch this year when Jacqueline Leonard reprises her role as Lydia Murdoch, the estranged wife of local gangster Lenny.

Who is the new actress in River City?

Actress Joyce Falconer, who plays her, cannot wait to bring the character back to life. Emerging from the subway, Roisin McIntyre takes off her face mask and proudly surveys her old kingdom – the Queen of River City is back and she means business.

Is Lydia alive in River City 2022?

Still reeling from news that Lydia has been found, the crook waits impatiently at the safehouse after he'd spent months searching for her following the revelation from his nemesis DCI Rachel Grant, played by Therese Bradley, that she was alive.

Why is Frank Gallagher not in River City?

The 45-year-old actor was left bedridden and fearing for his future while doctors were baffled by his condition. River City star Frank Gallagher has revealed he was left unable to walk after a mystery fungus invaded his lungs.

Where was River City filmed?

River City is filmed on a purpose-built set at BBC Dunbarton Studios, which has played host to numerous film and TV productions including Personal Affairs, Hope Springs, How Not To Live Your Life, Garrow's Law, Eagle of the Ninth and The Deep.

Who Killed Joe River City?

However, in a shocking turn of events, Maggie's testimony results in an emotional confession – she killed Joe. Pushed further, Maggie dramatically tells the jury about how she was sexually abused as a child and how Joe's predatory behaviour had to be stopped.

Will there be a River City Girls 2?

River City Girls 2 will launch summer 2022 on PlayStation, PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch platforms.

What happened to Pete in River City?

Gray, who most recently played Pete Galloway in River City, left the soap in 2018 due to a condition of Myelodysplastic syndrome — a rare type of blood cancer. He died from coronavirus after several weeks on a ventilator, according to his friend and fellow actor Allan Stewart.

How many River City games are there?

Of these seven games, Downtown Special: Kunio-kun no Jidaigeki dayo Zen'in Shugo features the same gameplay system as Monogatari, with the main difference being that the characters are re-enacting a jidaigeki play.

Why did Stevie leave River City?

"I had thought about it in the past but wasn't ready to go. I do feel I have left at the right time. "It was a good move for me as an actor. "I'm a bit sad that I won't be playing Stevie again, but that's how it goes."

Who is Stevie's father river?

We can finally announce that Grant Stott will be joining River City as Stevie's 80s rock star dad, Sam Spiller, later this month.

What happened to Raymond in River City?

As Raymond Henderson, Paul has been on River City since the first day of filming but he made his exit last week, in a fog of exhaust fumes as the character was murdered by corrupt councillor Frank Paton, who feared he would expose his dodgy land.