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River City is a BBC Scotland soap opera from Scotland. This is a list of characters who first appeared on the programme during 2016 and 2017.

Cassie Lindsay

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Cassie Lindsay
River City character
Portrayed bySophia Kolinas
Duration2016–2017
In-universe information
HusbandAngus Lindsay (ex-husband)

Cassie Lindsay (nee Evans) is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Canadian actress Sophia Kolinas.[1] She is introduced as a love interest for Angus Lindsay (Scott Fletcher).[2] The couple marry but the marriage breaks down.[3]

Maggie McLean

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Maggie McLean
River City character
Portrayed byKathryn Howden
Duration2017–present
In-universe information
BrothersJohn McLean
DaughtersEllie McLean

Maggie McLean is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Kathryn Howden.[4]

Maggie has an abusive brother John.[5] She killed Joe Dunn.[6][7] In 2018, Maggie reveals she is a victim of rape and incest.[8]

Kim O'Hara

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Kim O'Hara
River City character
Portrayed byFrances Thorburn
Duration2016–2024
In-universe information
MotherIsobel MacKenzie
SpouseSimon Monroe (previously)
Bob O'Hara
SonsMackenzie O'Hara

Kim O'Hara (also Monroe) is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Frances Thorburn.[9] Her storylines, from a broken down marriage with Bob O'Hara and health complications that saw her undergo a heart transplant.[10]

In 2024, she appears to survive a car crash that takes the life of Bernie O'Hara, but succumbs to her injuries while waiting for Bob to return with ice cream after chatting on a bench in Montego Street .[11]

Ellie McLean

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Ellie McLean
River City character
Portrayed byLeah MacRae
Duration2016–2022
In-universe information
MotherMaggie McLean

Ellie McLean is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Leah MacRae.[12]

Ellie joins as a care worker who looks after dementia sufferer Malcolm Hamilton (Johnny Beattie).[13]

In early 2022, Ellie had a storyline on infertility.[14] She then turns to surrogacy.[15]

Pete Galloway

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Pete Galloway
River City character
Portrayed byAndy Gray
Duration2016–2018
In-universe information
WifeCaitlin McLean
SonsDrew McLean

Pete Galloway (also Griffiths and McLean) is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Andy Gray.[16] Andy is the husband of Caitlin McLean and the father of Drew McLean.[17] Gray died in 2021.[18] The character died off-screen in January 2022.[19]

Martina Kennedy

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Martina Kennedy
River City character
Portrayed byAnn-Louise Ross
Duration2016–2022
In-universe information
BrothersBilly Kennedy
SonsAlex McAllister

Martina Kennedy (also McAllister) is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Ann-Louise Ross.[20] She described as an evil matriarch.[21] She is the mother of Alex McAllister (Jordan Young).[22]

Greig Roth

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Greig Roth
River City character
Portrayed byGlen Wallace
Duration2016–2018
In-universe information
WifeLorna Roth
DaughtersFrankie Roth
Katie Roth

Greig Roth is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Glen Wallace.[23] He was introduced in 2016 alongside his wife Lorna (Alana Hood) and daughters Frankie (Lorna McMenemy) and Katie (Libby Dye).[24]

Lorna Roth

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Lorna Roth
River City character
Portrayed byAlana Hood
Duration2016–2017
Appears in11 October 2016
In-universe information
SistersAnnie Murdoch
HusbandGreig Roth
DaughtersFrankie Roth
Katie Roth

Lorna Roth is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Alana Hood.[23] She was introduced in 2016 alongside her husband Greig (Glen Wallace) and daughters Frankie (Lorna McMenemy) and Katie (Libby Dye).[24] She is the younger sister of local GP Annie Murdoch (Dawn Steele).[25]

Frankie Roth

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Frankie Roth
River City character
Portrayed byLorna McMenemy
Duration2016–2018
In-universe information
FatherGreig Roth
MotherLorna Roth
SistersKatie Roth

Frankie Roth is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Lorna McMenemy.[23] She was introduced in 2016 alongside her parents Greig (Glen Wallace) and Lorna (Alana Hood) and sister Katie (Libby Dye).[24]

She dated Angus Lindsay and dealt with bulimia.[26] She killed villain Rick Harper (Alex Ferns).[27]

Katie Roth

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Katie Roth
River City character
Portrayed byLibby Dye
Duration2016–2018
In-universe information
FatherGreig Roth
MotherLorna Roth
SistersFrankie Roth

Katie Roth is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Libby Dye.[23] She was introduced in 2016 alongside her parents Greig (Glen Wallace) and Lorna (Alana Hood) and sister Frankie (Lorna McMenemy).[24]

Andy Cousins

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Andy Cousins
River City character
Portrayed bySimon Webbe
Duration2016–2017
In-universe information
OccupationSoldier

Andy Cousins is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Blue singer Simon Webbe in his television debut.[28] Andy first appeared in November 2016.[29] Webbe did not use a Scottish accent for the role.[30] Andy is a former army soldier and a close friend of the Roth family.[31]

Mackenzie O'Hara

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Mackenzie O'Hara
River City character
Portrayed byConnor McPhelim
Duration2017–present

Mackenzie O'Hara is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Connor McPhelim. He is the son of Kim O'Hara (Frances Thorburn).[32]

Rick Harper

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Rick Harper
River City character
Portrayed byAlex Ferns
Duration2017–2018

Rick Harper is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Alex Ferns.[33]

The villain was killed off in a whodunit storyline when he was hit on the head with a candle stick, later revealed to be Frankie Roth (Lorna McMenemy).[27]

Dougie Patterson

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Dougie Patterson
River City character
Portrayed byStewart Porter
Duration2017–2019
In-universe information
DaughtersPoppy Patterson

Dougie Patterson is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Stewart Porter.[34]

Charlotte Crozier

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Charlotte Crozier
River City character
Portrayed byDaisy Veldhoven
Duration2017–2020
In-universe information
GrandfathersLenny Murdoch

Charlotte Crozier (also Murdoch) is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Daisy Veldhoven.[35]

Jules Belmont

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Jules Belmont
River City character
Portrayed byAisha Toussaint
Duration2017–2018
First appearance31 January 2017
In-universe information
SistersShelley Belmont

Jules Belmont is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Aisha Toussaint.[36]

Shelley Belmont

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Shelley Belmont
River City character
Portrayed byAdiza Shardow
Duration2017–2018
In-universe information
SistersJules Belmont

Shelley Belmont is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Adiza Shardow.[37]

Farah Khurana

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Farah Khurana
River City character
Portrayed byShobna Gulati
Duration2017–2018

Farah Khurana is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Shobna Gulati.[37] Gulati is famous from playing Sunita Alahan in Coronation Street.[38] Farah is a university friend of artisan baker AJ Jandhu.[39] The character is described as "fun loving".[40]

John McLean

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John McLean
River City character
Portrayed byFrank Gilhooley
Duration2017–2021
In-universe information
SistersMaggie McLean

John McLean is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Frank Gilhooley.[37]

John is involved in an incest and sex abuse storyline.[41][42]

Danny Turner

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Danny Turner
River City character
Portrayed byNeil Pendleton
Duration2017–2018
In-universe information
FatherPete Galloway

Danny Turner is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Neil Pendleton from 2017 to 2018.[43]


References

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  1. ↑ Hendry, Steve (2016-09-04). "Canadian actress Sophia Kolinas on Highland holiday that led her to River City". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  2. ↑ "Andy Gray leads new cast set to debut in BBC Scotland's award-winning River City". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-07-28.[dead link]
  3. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Angus Lindsay". BBC. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  4. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Maggie McLean". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  5. ↑ "Edinburgh actor Kathryn Howden reveals Monday's explosive episode of River City left her shocked". Edinburgh News. 2021-10-02. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  6. ↑ "Edinburgh River City star recalls real life 'soap opera' of growing up in working class Pennywell". Edinburgh News. 2021-08-26. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  7. ↑ Hart, Lesley (2023-08-19). "LESLEY HART: Yes, I'm dead, thanks for asking". The Courier. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  8. ↑ Swarbrick, Susan (20 February 2018). "River City star Kathryn Howden on the family bombshell rocking Shieldinch". Glasgow Times.
  9. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Kim O'Hara". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  10. ↑ Croal, Nicola (2024-08-25). "BBC River City's star teases heartbreaking twist in season finale". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  11. ↑ Scougall, Murray (2024-08-28). "Frances Thorburn on River City dream and harrowing crash scenes". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  12. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Ellie McLean". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  13. ↑ "Leah MacRae joins cast of BBC Scotland's River City". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  14. ↑ Aitken, Ellidh (2025-03-25). "Forfar woman says River City helped her through infertility struggles". The Courier. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  15. ↑ "BBC River City star Leah MacRae talks about Ellie's surrogacy obsession". Glasgow Times. Archived from the original on 2022-06-25. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  16. ↑ "Andy Gray leads new cast set to debut in BBC Scotland's award-winning River City". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  17. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Pete McLean". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  18. ↑ Suter, Ruth (18 January 2021). "Former River City star Andy Gray dies aged 61". Glasgow Times. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  19. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City, 17/01/2022, A special memorial for Pete Galloway". BBC. 2022-01-12. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  20. ↑ Greenaway, Heather (2015-11-01). "Katie Morag star fears fans will be shocked by new River City role". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  21. ↑ Greenaway, Heather (2015-11-01). "Katie Morag star fears fans will be shocked by new River City role". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  22. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City, Behind the scenes & extras, Get the lowdown on Alex's mum... Martina KENNEDY!". BBC. 2015-11-04. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  23. 1 2 3 4 "BBC Scotland - River City - Soap star Glen Wallace joins the cast of River City". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  24. 1 2 3 4 "Soap star Glen Wallace joins the cast of River City". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  25. ↑ "All rise! Blue's Simon Webbe joins the cast of River City". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  26. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Angus Lindsay". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  27. 1 2 Dalziel, Magdalene (2018-01-17). "River City fans gripped by gangster Rick Harper death". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  28. ↑ Parker, Rebecca (2016-11-26). "Exclusive interview with Blue star Simon Webbe on his River City debut". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  29. ↑ "Blue star Simon Webbe to join River City drama". BBC News. 2016-09-15. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  30. ↑ English, Paul (2016-11-26). "Singer Simon Webbe on his River City debut on streets of Shieldinch". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  31. ↑ Parker, Rebecca (2016-11-26). "This chart-topping boy band singer is set to make his debut on River City". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  32. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Kim O'Hara". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  33. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Acclaimed soap star Alex Ferns joins the cast of River City". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  34. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Dougie Paterson". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  35. ↑ "River City - Monday 29 April 2019". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  36. ↑ "Interview with Aisha Toussaint, who plays Raven". www.bbc.co.uk. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  37. 1 2 3 "BBC Scotland - River City - Shobna Gulati joins the cast of River City". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  38. ↑ Live, Glasgow (2017-09-10). "Former Coronation Street star Shobna Gulati to join cast of River City". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  39. ↑ Hendry, Steve (2017-11-05). "River City star Shobna Gulati swaps Coronation Street cobbles for Shieldinch". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  40. ↑ Hendry, Steve (2017-09-10). "Former Coronation Street star Shobna Gulati 'delighted' to join River City cast". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  41. ↑ "Still Game and River City actor reveals inspiration behind his debut book". HeraldScotland. Archived from the original on 2021-02-14. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  42. ↑ Baird, Rebecca (2023-10-22). "River City actor Frank Gilhooley opens up on playing incestual rapist as he takes emotional masterclass across country". The Courier. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  43. ↑ Carr, Flora. "Elizabeth Is Missing FULL CAST: BBC One drama starring Glenda Jackson | Radio Times". www.radiotimes.com. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
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