Hints of fiery finale for last ever episode of River City
The Scottish soap opera, based in the fictional Glasgow district of Shieldinch, is coming to an end after 24 years.
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Notable Quotes
"Those moments don't come up very often with long-running shows so I thought it might be cathartic and a nice way to say goodbye as a writer."
— Johnny McKnight , Celebrity
"There is no way I would have got that kind of experience on another show and for that I will be forever grateful."
— Grant Stott , Celebrity
"I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to play the same character and have regular work for 10 years, which is unusual."
— Jenny Hulse , Celebrity
Key People
An actor known for playing the arch-villain Lenny Murdoch in River City.
An actor who played Sam Spiller and is primarily known as a broadcaster and pantomime regular.
An actress who played Amber, Lenny Murdoch's daughter, in River City.
A writer for River City, who has been involved with the show for almost a decade.
A director who started as a camera trainee and directed the finale of River City.
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The Scottish soap opera, based in the fictional Glasgow district of Shieldinch, is coming to an end after 24 years.
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