River City: BBC axes one of its longest-running dramas

• The BBC is cancelling its long-running Scottish soap opera, River City, after 23 years on air.
• The show, which provided opportunities for Scottish actors and crew, will air its final episode in September 2026.
• The decision has drawn criticism, with concerns raised about the impact on Scottish talent and the decline of continuing drama.
• The BBC cited changing viewing habits and increased competition as reasons for the cancellation, stating intentions to invest in new drama series.
• Equity General Secretary Paul Fleming called the decision "short-sighted" and "devastating" for aspiring actors from working-class backgrounds.

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BBC cancels one of its longest-running dramas after 23 years