US EditionSave River City petition gets 10,000 strong backing as MSPs join campaign
- Over 10,000 people signed a petition urging BBC Scotland to reconsider the cancellation of River City, which has aired for 22 years and provides essential opportunities for Scottish talent.
- Equity General Secretary Paul W Fleming emphasized the show's importance for training and job security in Scotland's screen industry.
- Scotland's Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Angus Robertson, expressed concerns about the impact of the show's ending on local talent and the wider Scottish screen sector.
- Jamie MacKinlay, a script editor, warned that the show's end could lead to a 'drain of talent' from Scotland's TV industry.
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BBC sparks revolt as axed soap stars protest cancellation of River City: 'Short-sighted!'
Growing opposition is mounting against BBC Scotland's decision to end the long-running soap River City in autumn 2026 after more than 20 years on screen.The broadcaster announced last week that it would redirect the soap's funding into three new series - Counsels, Grams, and The Young Team.The move has sparked criticism from industry bodies, creative unions and politicians.Cast members have joined forces with MSPs in a protest campaign to save t…
BBC faces revolt from stars of axed soap as they slam bosses in protest of cull
BBC BOSSES face a revolt from stars of a hit soap after they axed the show in a shock move. Last week River City fans were left stunned when the broadcaster announced the show would come to an end in 2026. XRiver City’s cast and crew have hit back at the BBC’s decision to axe the soap[/caption] BBCAfter over two decades on screens the series will air its final episode in 2026[/caption] The move has been blamed on a decline in audience ratings to…
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