River City

Alison O'Donnell and Ashley Jensen on the set of the new series of Shetland. Picture: Mark Mainz

Shetland: First look at Ashley Jensen on set as new cast members are revealed

Sam Heuguan is unrecognisable from his days in River City, left, to his current starring role in Outlander, right.

Sam Heughan recalls River City role

The Shore, Leith Pic: William Blair

Leith’s Shore was original setting for River City reveals show’s creator

Star of the King’s Panto Jordan Young, with the help of his unofficial coaches Grant Stott and Allan Stewart and fellow runners launch Capital Theatres’ latest fundraising initiative for the King’s

Panto star Jordan set to double King's fund-raising effort with first Marathon

Star of King’s Panto Jordan Young with the help of unofficial coaches and Panto co-stars Grant Stott and Allan Stewart launch Capital Theatres’ latest fundraising initiative for the King’s Theatre redevelopment. Jordan and Capital Theatres staff will be running the Edinburgh Marathon as part of a crowdfunder to raise money for the redevelopment.
Picture: Greg Macvean

TV and panto stars to take on marathon challenge for historic Edinburgh building

Andy Gray as Pete Galloway with AJ, played by Sanjeev Kohli, in River City

Don't miss River City's emotional farewell to Andy Gray

Sanjeev Kohli has called for comedy to be treated as seriously as drama. Picture: BAFTA Scotland

Sanjeev Kohli: Comedy needs to be treated much more seriously

Edinburgh's Grant Stott as Sam Spiller as Batman in River City

River City star brings smile to tribute episode dedicated to Andy Gray

The Edinburgh King's cast of Sleeping Beauty (left to right) Nicola Meehan, Clare Gray, Grant Stott, Allan Stewart, Jordan Young, Sia Dauda

The Edinburgh King's panto cast tell tales from their dressing rooms

Susan Boyle with the cast of River City. Picture: Alan Peebles

Susan Boyle to get starring role in River City - as herself

Grant Stott hosts

River City star Grant Stott hosts Edinburgh ‘Fawkes-y’ fundraiser in aid of CHAS

Grant Stott as Sam Spiller in River City

Panto star Grant will watch River City debut through his fingers

Grant Stott and Andy Gray became close friends thanks to annual appearances in panto and at the Fringe in Edinburgh.

Grant Stott: My new River City role is keeping me close to Andy Gray

Grant Stott as Sam Spiller in River City

Revealed, look who Grant Stott will be playing in River City

Kathryn Howden and Frank Gilhooley as Maggie and John

Kathryn Howden reveals Monday’s explosive episode of River City left her shocked

Grant Stott and Andy Gray made their Fringe debut together in 2013 in the show Kiss Me Honey, Honey, by Philip Meeks. Pic Ian Rutherford

Grant Stott says he owes his acting career to his partnership with Andy Gray
New River City star Grant Stott has credited the late Andy Gray with kickstarting his acting career - as he revealed plans to honour the Scottish stage and screen star at this year's King's panto in Edinburgh.

Kathryn Howden back home in Edinburgh for a day

River City star recalls real life ‘soap opera’ of growing up in rough Pennywell

River City - Montego Street, Shieldinch

River City beats Emmerdale, Corrie and EastEnders hands down - Liam Rudden

Jimmy Chisholm as Sonny Caplan in River City

River City star Jimmy tells builders to take the high road

Liam Rudden enjoys a pint, people watching outside the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh

Which bars and restaurants did you miss during lockdown? – Liam Rudden

Grant Stott has joined the cast of Scottish soap River City. Picture: Craig Stephen

Grant Stott joins cast of BBC's River City

Joanna Cherry, who has initiated legal action against an actor due to alleged defamation.

Joanna Cherry 'takes legal action' against actor in 'disproportionate' move

Andy Gray in Edinburgh when he appeared in The Hypochondriak at the Lyceum in 2000

Obituary: Andy Gray, Scots actor who became panto legend

Andy Gray entertained thousands every year starring in the King's Theatre pantomime in Edinburgh.

Tributes to Andy Gray after legendary Scottish actor and comedy star passes away

Many people will know of Andy Gray from his role as Pete Galloway in River City (Credit: Capital Theatres Facebook)

These were Andy Gray's most memorable acting roles as he dies aged 61

Allan Stewart as Fairy May and Andy Gray as Buttons in Cinderella

Readers react to the shock passing of beloved entertainer Andy Gray

BBC Scotland confirmed the death of the 60-year-old star of City Lights, Naked Video and River City.

A look back on the glittering career of Andy Gray in photos
After we sadly learnt of the passing of Andy Gray, the star of City Lights, Naked Video and River City among many other things, we decided to take a look back and celebrate his legacy from early years to modern day.

Rising Scottish screen star Silvie Furneaux, who plays Morgan, the daughter of detective inspector Annika Strandhed, on location on location in Helensburgh. Picture: Graeme Hunter

More essential than ever for film productions to keep shooting – Brian Ferguson

Jennifer Allan of Wren & Thistle

The sew must go on: Edinburgh theatre costume assistant switched to making masks

Jordan Young in panto

It's a pescatarian Christmas for Scot Squad and River City star Jordan

Lindsey Paterson as Poppy Paterson

River City star Lindsey keeps mum as stalker story line reaches climax

The cast of Still Game. Pic: Alan Peebles

Scotland's 20 greatest TV shows revealed

Roëves’ agent announced the news of his death in a statement on 15 July (Photo: PA)

Doctor Who and EastEnders star Maurice Roëves has died at age 83 - here are some...

Scottish actor Maurice Roëves was 83.

Scottish actor Maurice Roëves dies aged 83

Kevin McKidd in his temporary studio for the Speyside Sessions recording

Kevin McKidd says thanks, along with all the Speyside Sessions crew – Angus Robe...

The soap is filmed months in advance.

Coronavirus UK: Filming on BBC dramas including EastEnders and Doctors suspended