Is River City ending?
Yes, River City is ending. The long-running BBC Scotland soap opera will air its final episodes in Autumn 2026, ending over 20 years on screen. The show is being cancelled as part of a shift towards new, limited drama series, with bosses citing that it was no longer considered value for money. BBC +1Why is River City not on at the moment?
Scottish soap opera River City was axed because it was no longer value for money, BBC Scotland's director Hayley Valentine has said. She was giving evidence at the Scottish Parliament about BBC Scotland's drama investment strategy and her priorities after six months in her post.Will River City be saved?
The BBC announced on March 18 2025 that they are cancelling the continuing drama River City from autumn 2026.Who was sacked from the one show?
On 22 August 2024, it was announced that Jermaine Jenas, who had been a The One Show co-host since 2021 alongside his work as a football pundit for the network, had been sacked by the BBC following allegations of "inappropriate behaviour", thus ending his role on The One Show and in BBC Sport's football output.Who was suspended from The One Show?
In 2020, Jenas began co-presenting The One Show on BBC One with Alex Jones. In 2021 Jenas became one of its permanent hosts. In August 2024, Jenas was dismissed by the BBC with immediate effect for inappropriate behaviour, following complaints about messages sent to colleagues.River City: Kim O'Hara Dies (28th August 2024)
What has happened to Mark Dolan?
Dolan joined GB News on 23 July 2021, presenting various shows on the channel, including Mark Dolan Tonight. Dolan announced on 18 December 2024 that he had been dropped. Dolan joined Talk TV in 2025.What has happened to Natalie Sawyer?
Natalie Lorraine Sawyer (born 23 October 1979) is an English television, radio and podcast presenter, currently working as a presenter for the Talksport radio station. Sawyer parted company with Sky Sports News in March 2018, after 18 years of service having initially joined the production team.Does Scotland still want independence?
In 2022, 73% of Scots wanted an independent Scotland to be part of NATO and only 8% did not. Scotland is said to benefit from a collective defence force and an independent Scotland would weaken the UK's defence posture.Is River City returning?
BBC Scotland will be saying a fond farewell to long-running drama series, River City and the residents of Shieldinch next year after more than 20 years on screen. The drama, which has entertained audiences since 2002, will air its final series in Autumn 2026.What happened to Bernie and Kim in River City?
This week's storyline sees the O'Haras embarking on a family holiday, only for Kim and Bernie (Barbara Rafferty) to be in a devastating car crash where their lives hang in the balance.Is River City finishing for good?
BBC Scotland will be saying a fond farewell to long-running drama series, River City and the residents of Shieldinch next year after more than 20 years on screen. The drama, which has entertained audiences since 2002, will air its final series in Autumn 2026.Why are they cancelling and just like that?
And Just Like That... wasn't technically canceled but was ended gracefully by its creators after Season 3, a decision influenced by declining viewership, high production costs, negative fan/critic reception to storylines (often labeled "woke"), and the challenge of maintaining the original show's appeal while navigating cast changes and changing audience expectations. Showrunner Michael Patrick King and star Sarah Jessica Parker opted to conclude the story on their own terms, rather than risk a decline in quality or interest.Did Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall not get along?
The fallout between Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker stems from long-simmering tensions over pay, perceived power imbalances, and feeling isolated on the Sex and the City set, exploding publicly when a third movie stalled, leading to Cattrall's public rejection of Parker's condolences after her brother's death, with Cattrall stating they were never friends, just colleagues, and Parker expressing sadness and hurt over Cattrall's comments.Who turned down the role of Carrie Bradshaw?
Several actresses turned down or were considered for the role of Carrie Bradshaw before Sarah Jessica Parker, with Dana Delany and Mädchen Amick publicly stating they declined the part, while Kristin Davis was offered it but preferred Charlotte, and Lisa Edelstein was also a finalist. Delany felt she had done too many "sex" films, Amick prioritized her young children, and Davis felt better suited to Charlotte's character.Why did they get rid of Che on And Just Like That?
Sara Ramirez HAS officially been dropped from And Just Like That after creators decided their divisive character Che Diaz was 'a waste of airtime' and 'annoying' fans - NOT because of their stance on Palestine.Is Max Branning coming back?
Max's return episode will air on 16th December 2025. This episode follows the return of Max's former lover, Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), the previous day, after leaving Walford in July for a world cruise.Where does River City get filmed?
The long-running drama wasn't just a hit with soap fans, it also acted as a 'vital' training ground and launchpad for Scottish talent on and off screen over at Dumbarton Studios, where the show is filmed.Does anyone still watch the BBC?
The survey found that most people (around 3 in 4) used at least one BBC News service, and about half said BBC News was their most used news source.
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