What soap opera is ending in autumn 2026?

The long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City is ending in autumn 2026. After airing for over two decades since 2002, the final episodes of the show, set in the fictional district of Shieldinch, are scheduled for September 2026. A special documentary, River City: Our Story, will mark its end. BBC +3
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Which TV soap will air its final episode in autumn 2026?

As River City comes to an end in Autumn 2026 after more than two decades, fans of the long-running Scottish soap can look forward to special one-off documentary River City: Our Story.
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Why is River City stopping?

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.
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Which soap is ending in 2026?

After over two decades and 1500 episodes of love, murder and laughs in Shieldinch, River City will be coming to an end in Autumn 2026.
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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.
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Is River City Girls a spin-off?

River City Girls is a spin-off game in the Kunio-Kun series, developed by WayForward and published by Arc System Works, released as digital software on eShop for Nintendo Switch. The game had a special physical released by Limited Run Games.
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Is Shameless UK coming back?

The End of Shameless

Well it seems the time has come. Shameless UK's eleventh series (which will air in 2013, the shows 10th year in production) is to be the last.
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Is CBS cancelling The Bold and the Beautiful?

No, The Bold and the Beautiful (B&B) is not leaving CBS; it has been renewed through the 2027-2028 season, but it is leaving its long-time filming location, Television City, moving to Sunset Las Palmas Studios in mid-2025 due to studio renovations. The move is a change in production location, not broadcast network, keeping the show on CBS.
 
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Which soap opera is ending after 37 years?

But, as many predicted, the Neighbours revival has been short-lived. Earlier this year, without specifying a reason, Amazon confirmed the series would finish at the end of 2025 - 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes after its television debut.
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Who is the highest paid soap opera actor?

While exact figures vary and aren't always public, Lauralee Bell ($200M net worth) and veterans like Eric Braeden ($20M net worth) are often cited as top earners due to long tenures and iconic roles on The Young and the Restless, though legendary actresses like Susan Lucci were historically among daytime TV's highest-paid, earning over $1M annually by the 90s, says Wikipedia and Backstage. High pay often comes from veteran status, iconic characters, and network deals, with some top UK soaps also featuring huge earners like Bill Roache, notes LADbible. 
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Who is replacing Graham Norton?

After stepping in for Graham Norton on his iconic BBC chat show, the Traitors host is just days away from her first of her very own self-titled programme. Share this: Despite having a successful career in television for three years, Claudia Winkleman's star still seems to be skyrocketing to stratospheric heights.
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Has River City finished for good?

BBC Scotland announced on Tuesday 18th March 2025 that River City had been axed after more than 20 years. The decision was made by the BBC due to significant changes in audience behaviour away from long-running series and towards shorter runs.
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Is the TV show Origin Cancelled?

Watkins also serves as a writer for the series and executive produces alongside Andy Harries, Rob Bullock, Suzanne Mackie, Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg. On March 25, 2019, YouTube cancelled the series after one season.
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What is the new soap coming on CBS?

"Beyond the Gates" focuses on the Duprees, an affluent and powerful Black family living in a gated community outside of Washington, D.C. "Beyond the Gates" is a show of firsts. It's the first soap since the early 1990s to feature a predominantly Black cast.
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What big TV shows are coming out in 2026?

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Why was River City cancelled?

Having said that axing River City was a creative decision, it really does come down to money. As for River City being a way into TV, Ms Valentine said opportunities would still be offered across a wide range of other programmes.
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What is the oldest soap opera still on TV?

The oldest soap opera still on TV in the U.S. is General Hospital, premiering in 1963 and holding the Guinness World Record as the longest-running American soap opera in production, making it the current oldest scripted show on television after other long-running soaps like Guiding Light ended. Internationally, Coronation Street in the UK has been running even longer, starting in 1960. 
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What soap opera was canceled?

Of the shows that have been canceled since 2008, we lost Guiding Light which aired for 72 years (between radio & television), As the World Turns (which aired for 54 years), All My Children (aired for 41 years) and One Life to Live (aired for 44 years).
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What is the greatest soap opera of all time?

The 15 best soap operas that we've loved and lost
  • 01 of 15. All My Children (1970–2011) ...
  • 02 of 15. One Life to Live (1968–2013) ...
  • 03 of 15. As the World Turns (1956–2010) ...
  • 04 of 15. Guiding Light (1937–2009) ...
  • 05 of 15. Ryan's Hope (1975–1989) ...
  • 06 of 15. Dark Shadows (1966–1971) ...
  • 07 of 15. Passions (1999–2008) ...
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Why is Steffy leaving The Bold and the Beautiful?

Steffy Forrester is temporarily leaving The Bold and the Beautiful because actress Jacqueline MacInnes Wood is on maternity leave after giving birth to her fifth child. Her character's exit involves taking time away with her children to process recent trauma and relationship issues, especially concerning Hope Logan and Finn's closeness, creating drama while the actress is away.
 
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Is Jack Wagner coming back to B&B?

Yes, Jack Wagner returned to The Bold and the Beautiful as Nick Marone in June 2025 for a story arc focused on rekindling his romance with Brooke, with first episodes airing from mid-June 2025, following an unexpected golf course meeting with producer Brad Bell, with the arc featuring Italy location shoots and leaving the door open for future appearances as his schedule permits. 
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Which actor is leaving The Bold and the Beautiful?

Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, the beloved star of CBS's long-running soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, is reportedly set to leave the show in December 2025, fueling a wildfire of backlash from devastated fans over Steffy Forrester's polarizing plot twists!
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Whose baby is Fiona pregnant with?

Fiona Gallagher got pregnant in Season 6 of Shameless, and the father was Sean Pierce, though she was unsure and considered Gus Webb or Jimmy Lishman as possibilities, but ultimately aborted the baby, so it never came to term or was revealed for certain. She had been intimate with all three men in a short period, leading to the ambiguity.
 
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Who did Fiona end up marrying?

When Ian begins showing increasingly erratic behavior, Mickey gets Ian to admit himself into a psychological evaluation ward. Fiona begins a relationship with local musician Gus Pfender (Steve Kazee). After a one-week relationship, Fiona and Gus impulsively decide to get married.
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Why did they write Fiona out of Shameless?

Fiona Gallagher left Shameless in Season 9 because actress Emmy Rossum chose to depart, seeking new acting opportunities and a fresh start for her character who had fulfilled her role as caretaker, while also negotiating for better pay and more creative control, though scheduling conflicts later prevented her return for the finale. Her exit storyline saw Fiona finally prioritizing herself, leaving Chicago for a new life with money from a real estate deal, symbolizing her break from the chaotic Gallagher life.
 
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