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River City is a long running BBC Scotland soap opera from Scotland. This is a list of characters who first appeared on the programme during 2014 and 2015.

Frank Paton

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Frank Paton
River City character
Portrayed byPaul Thomas Hickey
Duration2014
ClassificationFormer
In-universe information
OccupationCouncillor

Frank Paton is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Paul Thomas Hickey.[1] Frank is a corrupt local councillor.[2]


Frank Paton murders Raymond Henderson (Paul Samson).[3]

Patrick Adams

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Patrick Adams
River City character
Portrayed byGerard Miller
Duration2014–2015, 2020
First appearance30 September 2014
Last appearance24 February 2020
ClassificationFormer
In-universe information
FatherPaddy Adams
StepmotherScarlett O'Hara

Patrick Adams is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Gerard Miller.

Patrick is the step-son of Scarlett O'Hara (Sally Howitt) from her first marriage to abusive ex-husband Paddy.[4] He had a storyline about child sexual abuse.[5] Patrick also dealt with confusion regarding his sexuality.[6]


Buster Doyle

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Buster Doyle
River City character
Portrayed byGrado
Duration2015
ClassificationFormer

Brian 'Buster' Doyle is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Grado.[4] He made his first appearance on 4 January 2015.[7]

Like his actor, Buster is also a wrestler.[8]




Sandra Devlin

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Sandra Devlin
River City character
Portrayed byCaroline Paterson
Duration2014–2015
ClassificationFormer
In-universe information
OccupationSocial worker

Sandra Devlin is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Caroline Paterson. In 2004, she played the role of Patricia Cullen.[9] Sandra is described as a "no-nonsense social worker".[10] She deals with the case of Finn Mackay (Sonny Green) and his foster parents Will Cooper (Scott Vickers) and Robbie Fraser (Gary Lamont).[11]

Finn Mackay

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Finn Mackay
River City character
Portrayed bySonny Green
Duration2014
First appearance8 July 2014
Last appearance19 August 2014
ClassificationFormer
In-universe information
OccupationSchoolboy
Half-sistersCatriona

Finlay (Finn) Mackay is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Sonny Green.[12] He has a conflict with his foster parents Will Cooper (Scott Vickers) and Robbie Fraser (Gary Lamont).[11] Finn trashes Robbie's salon and self-inflicts injuries falsely accusing Will of attacking him.[13]


Alan Lindsay

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Alan Lindsay is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Stephen McCole.[14]

In 2014 he joined alongside his son Angus Lindsay (Scott Fletcher) and daughter Kirsty Lindsay (Bobby Rainsbury).[15]

Angus Lindsay

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Angus Lindsay is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Scott Fletcher.[16] He is the best friend of Bob O'Hara (Stephen Purdon).[17]

In 2014 he joined alongside his father Alan Lindsay (Stephen McCole) and sister Kirsty Lindsay (Bobby Rainsbury).[15]

Kirsty Lindsay

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Kirsty Lindsay is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Bobby Rainsbury.[18]

In 2014 he joined alongside her father Alan Lindsay (Stephen McCole) and brother Angus Lindsay (Scott Fletcher).[15]

Caitlin McLean

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Caitlin McLean
River City character
Portrayed byGayle Telfer-Stevens
Duration2015–present
ClassificationPresent
In-universe information
ChildrenJenny, Drew and Ruby

Caitlin McLean is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Gayle Telfer Stevens.[19] Her character is described as fiery.[20]

Drew McLean

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Drew McLean
River City character
Portrayed byBenjamin Nugent (2015–2017)
Martin Bell (2024–present)
Duration2015–2017, 2024–present
ClassificationPresent
In-universe information
MotherCaitlin McLean
SistersJenny and Ruby

Drew McLean is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City. He was originally played by Benjamin Nugent before Martin Bell took the role in 2024.

In 2016, Drew was used in a storyline around self-harm.[21] For the portrayal, River City won best soap award at the Mind Media Awards 2016.[22]




Ruby McLean

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Ruby McLean
River City character
Portrayed byToniann Christie (2015–2018)
Zindzi Hudson (2018–2022)
Duration2015–2018, 2018–2022
ClassificationPresent
In-universe information
MotherCaitlin McLean
BrothersDrew McLean
SistersJenny McLean

Ruby McLean is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City. He was originally played by Toniann Christie before Zindzi Hudson took over the role in 2018.[23] Ruby was groomed by police officer Joe Dunn (Douglas Rankine).[24]

Angel Delaney

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Angel Delaney
River City character
Portrayed byHanna Stanbridge
Duration2015–2016
Classificationformer

Angel Delaney is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Hanna Stanbridge.[25]




Erin Gunn

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Erin Gunn
River City character
Portrayed byEmma Hartley-Miller
Duration2015
First appearance7 April 2015
Last appearance15 September 2015
Classificationformer
In-universe information
OccupationLawyer

Erin Gunn is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Emma Hartley-Miller.[26]




AJ Jandhu

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AJ Jandhu
River City character
Portrayed bySanjeev Kohli
Duration2015–2022
Classificationformer; regular
In-universe information
OccupationBanker
WifeAnnie Jandhu
SonsHarry Jandhu

Amandeep 'AJ' Jandhu is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Sanjeev Kohli.[27]

He is the husband of Annie Jandhu (Dawn Steele) and father of Harry Jandhu.[28]

Annie Murdoch

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Annie Murdoch
River City character
Portrayed byDawn Steele
Duration2015−2018
Classificationformer
In-universe information
OccupationDoctor
HusbandAJ Jandhu
SonsHarry Jandhu

Annie Murdoch (also Jandhu) is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Dawn Steele.[29]

She is the wife of AJ Jandhu (Sanjeev Kohli) and mother of Harry Jandhu.[28] She had an affair with Alex McAllister (Jordan Young).[30]

Annie left in 2018.[31]



Harry Jandhu

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Harry Jandhu
River City character
Portrayed byManpreet Bachu
Duration2015–2016
Classificationformer; regular
In-universe information
FatherAJ Jandhu
MotherAnnie Jandhu

Harry Jandhu is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Manpreet Bachu.[32]

He is the husband of Annie Murdoch (Dawn Steele) and AJ Jandhu (Sanjeev Kohli).[28]

References

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  1. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Frank Paton". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  2. ^ "River City's Paul Samson says it 'felt like I'd never been away' as he returns as Raymond". Glasgow Times. Archived from the original on 2024-12-22. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  3. ^ Hendry, Steve (2014-09-14). "Former River City actor Paul Samson on his life after Shieldinch". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  4. ^ a b "River City welcomes Grado and Gerard Miller to cast". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  5. ^ English, Paul (2016-06-27). "River City Gerry in tears researching harrowing sex abuse storyline for soap". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  6. ^ Beacom, Brian (24 June 2016). "I never suffered abuse, says River City star Gerard. I had five dads looking after me". Glasgow Times.
  7. ^ Hendry, Steve (2015-01-04). "Insane Fight Club wrestler Grado gets to grips with River City". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  8. ^ Lyons, Beverley (2014-10-29). "Wrestling star Grado set to join cast of River City". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  9. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City, Behind the scenes & extras, How has Jimmy's character changed over the years?". BBC. 2015-09-07. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  10. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Sandra Devlin". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  11. ^ a b "River City fosters a dramatic new storyline". Glasgow Times. 2014-05-28. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  12. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Finn Mackay". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  13. ^ "Finn makes a false allegation". Digital Spy. 2014-08-25. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  14. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Alan Lindsay". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  15. ^ a b c "BBC Scotland - River City - New family set for Shieldinch". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  16. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Angus Lindsay". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  17. ^ Smith, Paul T. (2022-09-23). "River City's Stephen Purdon 'humbled' with 20th anniversary episode on character". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  18. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Kirsty Lindsay". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  19. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Caitlin McLean". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  20. ^ Meehan, Abbie (2022-09-22). "River City star reminisces about working with late TV legend Andy Gray". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  21. ^ "River City wins prestigious Mind Media award for self-harm storyline". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  22. ^ "River City wins soap mental health award". Glasgow Times. 16 November 2016.
  23. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Ruby McLean". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  24. ^ McIver, Brian (2019-06-02). "River City to air most controversial episode ever as cop grooms 15-year-old". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  25. ^ Scougall, Murray (2017-08-13). "Hanna Stanbridge takes her anorexia battle on stage at the Edinburgh Fringe". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  26. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Erin Gunn". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  27. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Amandeep 'AJ' Jandhu". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  28. ^ a b c "Dawn Steele makes her way to River City". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  29. ^ English, Paul (2015-10-10). "Find out why actress Dawn Steele decided to join River City". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  30. ^ Hendry, Steve (2016-07-10). "River City star Dawn Steele on her character's shock affair". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  31. ^ Gibb, Bill (2018-04-08). "River City star Dawn Steele: I had to leave Shieldinch because it is just too far from home...but Walford is an awful lot closer to me". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  32. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Harry Jandhu". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
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