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Cast and crew from the programme, which is being axed by BBC Scotland, were at the Scottish Parliament on Thursday.

The public are being asked to show their support by posing in a festive picture with a pair of baubles.

The special episode will see Bob O'Hara, played by Stephen Purdon, and best mate Angus Lindsay, played by Scott Fletcher, wake up in a parallel dimension.

Joyce Falconer, who plays Roisin McIntyre in the popular Scottish soap River City, was initially taken aback when she was asked to return to the BBC Scotland programme.

Ahead of the much-loved BBC soap's 20th anniversary this weekend, the actress admitted she believed her character Roisin McIntyre was "done and dusted" for good but felt like she'd never been away from the streets of Shieldinch when she returned.

He joined the BBC's flagship Scottish soap as Alex Murdoch in 2013 and as the cast and crew prepare to celebrate 20 years of River City on September 24, Jordan Young has been looking back on his time on the Shieldinch cobbles.

Long-time fans of the Glasgow soap will be delighted to see the familiar faces as old cast members are set to join the current stars on the special 20th anniversary episode.

Filming began this week on the special River City episode, which see Bob O’Hara and best mate Angus Lindsay wake up in a parallel dimension.

The pod will be all about Scottish football and will see the trio offer opinions, look at results and enjoy banter.