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    <description>This blog comes to you direct from backstage at BBC Scotland's continuing drama River City.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Indiana Dan and the Raiders of the Loan Shark...</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Indiana Dan's heroics in the 'Portacabin of Doom' seem like just a distant memory now, he was once known for leaping through derelict buildings to save children but now he's gambling away other people's money and borrowing money from dodgy loan sharks like Lenny Murdoch.  Lenny put the pressure ...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>Vikki Tennant</author>
      <dc:creator>Vikki Tennant</dc:creator>
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    Indiana Dan's heroics in the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/rivercity/2011/10/doctor_handsome_and_the_portac.shtml">'Portacabin of Doom' </a>seem like just a distant memory now, he was once known for leaping through derelict buildings to save children but now he's gambling away other people's money and borrowing money from dodgy loan sharks like Lenny Murdoch.  Lenny put the pressure on Dan this week when he demanded even more interest on the borrowed money, but, he had an ulterior motive, he knew that Dan wouldn't be able to get the money in time so he offered him an alternative: he wanted Dan to give him copies off all the patient records so that he could use them for nefarious purposes. Thankfully our fallen hero Indiana Dan saw sense and refused to do it. He may have got a serious beating for it but at least he was left with his morals intact! I'm making light of it (as I always do) but gambling addiction is very serious, if you need any help with this issue you can visit our <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006p2xl/features/information-and-support">Information and Support </a>page. 

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Leyla and Gabriel finally got it on this week! I've got to say, it wasn't quite as steamy as I hoped but there's only so much flesh you can see before 9pm, I guess! I'm starting a campaign for a late night River City - we want more nudity!! Well, actually it's probably just me that wants more nudity. However, even though I didn't see the clothes getting torn off, it was clear that they'd had a steamy time off screen! I don't think they'll be able to stay away from each other from now on. Poor Michael doesn't have a clue, he was actually encouraging his brother to get closer to Leyla, if only he knew! Michael has a temper at the best of times, what on earth will he do when he finds out his brother has been bonking his wife?! </p>

<p>Fran the Kiss-A-Scams eeeeeevil kisses seem to have backfired slightly, it looks like she might actually be enjoying her evil kisses with Lenny! Her horrid mother Agnes isn't going to be pleased if she doesn't go through with the plan to bring Murdoch down. Will Frances fall in love with Lenny and live happy ever after or will she stay on the dark side and have her revenge on Lenny for her brother's death? We'll just have to wait and see!<br><br>
Coming up next week we have more Leyla and Gabriel sneaky smooching, Stevie in trouble (again) and oh, what's that smell? Is that...smoke...? Don't miss it! </p>

<p>If you want  to keep up with all the latest news and gossip about BBC Scotland and River City, check out the BBC Scotland Facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/BBCScotland?sk=wall">here </a>and follow the BBC Scotland Twitter feed at <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/BBCScotland">@bbcscotland</a>. </p>

<p><strong>Quote of the Week</strong><br>
Stevie to Dan about him landing Murray in hospital:  "I don't blame you, there's been many a time I've wanted to shut him up in aw." <br></p>
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      <title>Not a dry eye in the house...</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Well, the tears are still streamin down my face as I write this! Tonight was very harrowing but what an absolutely fantastic episode. Actors Magdalena and Tom were brilliant as we followed Tatiana and Big Bob through Tattie's induced labour. For a moment it looked like Big Bob was going to let h...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:18:02 +0000</pubDate>
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    Well, the tears are still streamin down my face as I write this! Tonight was very harrowing but what an absolutely fantastic episode. Actors Magdalena and Tom were brilliant as we followed Tatiana and Big Bob through Tattie's induced labour. For a moment it looked like Big Bob was going to let his wife go through it alone but he arrived in the nick of time. Unfortunately, it didn't last long, poor Bob was unable to cope with the fact that baby wasn't his and has gone off to a music festival to clear his head. One of the most heartbreaking things in this episode was Molly dealing with her own memories of having a baby that was still born. I was so moved by Una McLean's performance, it was really upsetting to see the usually strong and funny Molly bearing her heart. I hope you all agreed, let us know what you thought below. If you have been affected by the issues, you can visit our <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006p2xl/features/information-and-support">Information and Support </a>page.

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But, it wasn't all tears and heartbreak tonight, I had a big smile on my face at the return of ex-junkie Stevie! He got a wee certificate for being 6 months clean, much to Eileen's annoyance! But even Eileen was charmed by Stevie in the end and she's let him kip in the spare room! Hoorah! Stevie is determined to make a new start for himself, he's got himself clean and is starting up his own handyman business. In amongst getting certificates, fixing showers and charming everyone, he even had time to make teenagers Christina and Nicole swoon - looks like both girls might have crush on him! But this is Shieldinch and no one is allowed an easy ride of it, so on cue Dastardly Dave has shown up to try and lure Stevie to the dark side! </p>

<p>Dastardly Dave is a wannabe associate of Lenny but Mighty Murdoch wasn't impressed with how Dave handled himself so he told him to get lost. I don't blame Lenny, this bloke is a bit freaky! He was cutting about Montego Street scaring young boys, aggressively chatting up Kelly-Marie and worst of all he stole 10p from some dude playing a puggy - what a scumbag!!! He's also forced Stevie into hiding a gun for him - boo hiss! Stevie is trying to go straight, so what will he do?! Tune in next week to find out!</p>

<p><strong>Quote of the Week</strong><br>
Raymond (to Stevie about Eileen): <em>"You've won over the ice queen...that is an achievement." </em></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[Well, there will be no Tattie related puns this week as her storyline is extremely sad. Tatiana and Big Bob found out tonight that their baby had died in the womb at about 20 weeks old. Next week we will see Tatiana go through the induced labour which will be very emotional but not to be missed....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:42:46 +0000</pubDate>
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Well, there will be no Tattie related puns this week as her storyline is extremely sad. Tatiana and Big Bob found out tonight that their baby had died in the womb at about 20 weeks old. Next week we will see Tatiana go through the induced labour which will be very emotional but not to be missed. Will Big Bob be at her side after finding out the baby wasn't his? If you would like any help or support with similar issues you can visit our new Information and Support page <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006p2xl/features/information-and-support">here</a>: 

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On a (somewhat) lighter note, Fran the Kiss-A-Scam was doing some more eeeeeeeevil kissing this week. She actually managed to lure an unsuspecting Lenny into her bed! Now I didn't think I'd ever see the day when Lenny Murdoch would be fooled by a pretty face! He's not known her very long but Lydia is already a distance memory and he's fallen hook, line and sinker for Frances' fake persona. It seems even big time gangsters aren't always led by their brains. In this episode we were introduced to Thomas McCabe's elderly mother, and she is some piece of work, encouraging her own daughter to sleep with a man just to further their revenge plot. Keep watching to find out just how dastardly her plot will get because this old bird will stop at nothing to bring Lenny down.</p>

<p>It was goodbye to Jack the Lad this week, Fran the Kiss-A-Scam accused him of sexual harassment which led to him getting roughed up by Lenny and sacked by Hayley. Jack decided to say goodbye to Shieldinch and head to England to be with his son. He didn't leave without a final, and frankly, rather bizarre final goodbye to Gina. He got drunk with ex-lover Gina and her boyfriend Murray (whom she cheated on with Jack) and stayed the night in their flat. I don't think there are many men that would put up with that!! But was that a look of regret in Gina's eyes? I think that her heart really wanted to run off with Jack! Now that he's gone, does this mean Gina will leave the past behind and live happily ever after with Murray? Hmm, that would be kinda boring wouldn't it?! </p>

<p>Let us know what you thought of this week's show by commenting below. Next week we have the conclusion of Tatiana's miscarriage and some light relief in the form of Raymondo's wee pal Stevie! That's right, Stevie and his banter are back! I can't wait to see what he'll be getting up to! </p>

<p><strong>Quote of the Week </strong><br>
Frances (referring to her mother's care home): "Nice room."<br>
Agnes: "Yeah, where I've to stay most of the time so that I don't get trapped by some doddery old fart."</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[Fran the Scam is turning out to be really sly and conniving but what else would you expect from Tam McCabe's little sister?! She's definitely out for revenge on Lenny Murdoch but just how is she going to achieve it? Well it looks like her plan so far is revenge by (evil) passionate kissing! I'm ...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:13:20 +0000</pubDate>
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    Fran the Scam is turning out to be really sly and conniving but what else would you expect from Tam McCabe's little sister?! She's definitely out for revenge on Lenny Murdoch but just how is she going to achieve it? Well it looks like her plan so far is revenge by (evil) passionate kissing! I'm sure Lenny will be totally raging about that, all men just absolutely hate it when an attractive woman comes on to them!! Nah, I'm sure she has bigger plans than that but those plans may have to change now that DI Donald has made her his informant. Oh what a wicked and complicated web they weave, we'll have to pay close attention I think! She also used her eeeeevil kissing on poor Jack. He's been getting in the way of her Kiss-A-Scam so she's accused him of sexual harassment in attempt to get rid of him, hopefully the truth will come out!

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Now, what about that foxy old devil Malcolm eh? His family were determined to make him feel like an old codger this week. When he slipped on a roller skate breaking his wrist it looked like they might have been correct after all but Malkie proved them all wrong! When some neds tried to mug Liz, super Malcolm swooped in with his sidekick Gabriel and showed them who's boss! GO MALCOLM! You'd think a man of 80 would be worn out after the day he'd had but he still had the energy to ask Liz for an 'early night' - oooh lalala! I love Malcolm and Liz! </p>

<p>Zinnie the Pooh was on top form tonight but I don't think I'll be buying 'Zinnie's Guide to Bagging Your Man' anytime soon, I like to think it would read a little something like this: </p>

<p><strong><p>Chapter 1 - Pulling a Doctor</p></strong></p>

<p><strong>Step 1: Fake an illness</strong><br>
Dress inappropriately and take yourself down to the surgery to get an appointment with the handsome doctor. Don't worry if he's out on house calls, I have a contingency plan, see below.  </p>

<p><strong>Step 2: Fake a Friend's Illness</strong><br>
In order to lure the doctor to your house, pretend that your hungover flatmate has the flu so that the handsome doctor has to do a house call. Come on really strong and flirty so that you just freak the doctor out, it's all part of the plan gals, guys secretly love this stuff. Top Tip: give your flatmate a mint so that he doesn't reek of last nights booze and give the game away. </p>

<p><strong>Step 3: Fake a Hobby</strong><br>
The key to getting a man to like you is to pretend you like the same things as him, so in this case, what you want to do is steal a bike, wear some silly clothes and pretend you have a flat tyre just as the doc is walking by. A word of caution with this one, take the bike away from the scene of the crime otherwise you might find yourself in the awkward situation where a teenage boy comes up and asks for his bike back, blowing your cover. </p>

<p><strong>Step 4: Stalking</strong><br>
If all else fails just follow them around the streets and invade their privacy by spying on them at an AA meeting, this could reveal valuable information. Top Tip: if you overhear them talking about how much they love their ex-wife, it's time to move on and find someone else that will appreciate all the previous efforts. </p>

<p>Eh, yeah, great plan Zinnie, it sure worked a treat! I can't wait to read Chapter 2! </p>

<p>Let us know what you thought of this week's episode by commenting below.</p>

<p><strong>Quote of the Week</strong><br>
Robbie (to Zinnie): <em>"If you wana get Dan to notice you, throw yerself under his bike! </em></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[I didn't get a chance to do a Blog for Friday night's episode so before I get blabbing about this Tuesday's episode I just have to comment on TR6 Leyla's debut! Leyla got hilariously drunk on Friday because Michael had forgotten their anniversary. Gabriel ended up being an unexpected shoulder to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:16:10 +0000</pubDate>
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    I didn't get a chance to do a Blog for Friday night's episode so before I get blabbing about this Tuesday's episode I just have to comment on TR6 Leyla's debut! Leyla got hilariously drunk on Friday because Michael had forgotten their anniversary. Gabriel ended up being an unexpected shoulder to cry on and Leyla revealed that she wasn't always a sensible housewife, there was a time when she was a wild child that drove a TR6! When Michael finally got home she went on a very amusing rant before going to her bed in a drunken stupor. I hope we're going to see more of TR6 Leyla because she was pretty darn funny! Now back to this week...

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Doctor Handsome rode into Shieldinch on his shiny bicycle but had mixed reviews from the Shieldinch residents. He wowed Iona, Hayley and Robbie with his apparently astounding derriere, amazed Kelly-Marie and Bugsy Malone with his (fairly mediocre) magic tricks, charmed Tattie, Leyla and Liz with his tact and generosity and for a while it seemed like everyone was eager to sample his bedside manner (wink, wink, nudge, nudge). However, Molly took an instant dislike to the new Doc when he mistook her for a bin raider in what has got to be one of the funniest scenes in recent memory! Imagine thinking Molly was a hobo, she's got a kitchen hatch in her flat and everything! </p>

<p>He made a mistake getting on the wrong side of Mouthy Molly as she wasted no time in spreading the rumour that he was drunk on the job. Michael wasn't very happy either when he discovered that Dan had failed to mention that he was a recovering alcoholic. Michael true to from went off on a major rant, will that man ever get off his high horse?! So, the tables had turned and everyone was against our Doctor Handsome, whatever was he to do? Why morph into Indiana Jones of course! Adeeb climbed into the rickety old portacabin after his baw and fell through the roof (serves him right for looking at nude pictures while he was up there) and impaled his thigh on a chair leg! OUCH! Doctor Handsome sprung into action, scaling the fence, jumping through the roof and fashioning a tourniquet from a shoe lace! What a fella! The fickle people of Shieldinch were won over straight away - hoorah, everyone loves him again! </p>

<p>Elsewhere, Kelly-Marie and Scarlett were still obsessing over Lenny suspecting that Bugsy Malone is his grandson. Scarlett was getting all het up and tried to control Kelly-Marie's every move but in the end she defied her mother and took a job in Brodie's Arcade. I particularly enjoyed Gabriel's interview technique's which consisted of witty banter and inappropriate flirting, it's just as well he doesn't have an HR department.  </p>

<p>Fran the Scam has her feet well and truly under the counter at the salon, she has successfully charmed Robbie and Hayley but Jack isn't so easily swayed. He knows that there is more to her than meets the eye, but what is it? All was revealed in the last scene - she is Vivien McCabe! Why is Thomas McCabe's sister sniffing round Lenny Murdoch? All will be revealed soon! </p>

<p>Let us know what you think of all these goings on by commenting below! </p>

<p><br><strong>Quote of the Week</strong><br>
There were so many brilliant Molly moments in this episode, it was very difficult to pick my favourite but I have gone for the one that made me laugh the loudest but with a hint of shock! </p>

<p>Molly (to recovering alcoholics Stella and Dan): <em>"There's a bad smell roon here...whiskey nae doot." </em></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[We have so much to discuss this week! Where to start?? Well how do you like our new swanky website? The darker colour scheme ties in with our new opening titles for the show which I think look pretty darn good. River City has got all sleek! What do you think?  

  
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:06:35 +0000</pubDate>
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    <p>We have so much to discuss this week! Where to start?? Well how do you like our new swanky website? The darker colour scheme ties in with our new opening titles for the show which I think look pretty darn good. River City has got all sleek! What do you think? </p>

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This week also saw the arrival of some new faces. First, we had Doctor Handsome, I mean eh, Dr Dan Hunter who was welcomed to Shieldinch by a traditional Glasgow Kiss from Lenny! Oft, that was some head butt! Hopefully he'll have an easier time of it next week. </p>

<p>Then we had the mysterious blonde sidling up to Lenny at the bar. But wait, haven't we seen her before? Why yes, she was at McCabe's graveside looking very upset and giving Lenny dirty looks. So why by the end of the episode was she in Shieldinch batting her eyelashes at him?! Suspicious!!!! WHO IS SHE?! </p>

<p>Lenny got about a bit this week - it wasn't all head butts and sultry blondes! He spent time trying to convince Amber to let him take the blame for McCabe's death but to no avail. Amber is staying in prison for a long time, not only that, she's transferring to another prison far, far away because fellow inmates "won't let her sleep" - never heard of Nytol darlin? </p>

<p>Lenny then went into meltdown: got ridiculously drunk, got all philosophical at McCabe's grave, smashed up his office, threatened Murray, head butted Dr Handsome, decided to leave town and tried to sell Gabriel his half of the arcade. Phew! Kelly-Marie saw some of this madness and decided that she wouldn't tell Lenny that Bugsy Malone is his grandson. However, it looks like Lenny might be on to her anyway! He spotted her at Ewan's grave and was struck by the similarity between Callum and Ewan, the Mighty Murdoch won't be letting this one go! </p>

<p>Bob and Stella are very sweet aren't they? Things got a bit shaky when Stella started freaking out about their relationship moving too quickly. The idea of dinner with Bob's family had her panicking and winking like a maniac. She needn't of worried though, the Mullens don't need heirs and graces, they were happy with a chippy and some Irn Bru, but aren't we all? </p>

<p>The Brodie famly were being dysfunctional as usual and it was Uncle Gabriel to the rescue! Conor and his stupid mates were bullying Nicole. Leyla despaired and didn't know what to do. If she'd told Michael, he would have stormed in all guns blazing which would have solved nothing. Instead Gabriel solved it calmly and reasonably by talking rather than shouting at the kids. Who knew that Gabe could be so sensible? Ha, in your face Leyla! He ain't as dumb as you thought he was! </p>

<p>It's been an eventful week so let us know what you thoughts on the episodes, new website and new titles by commenting below.  </p>

<p><strong>One last thing - River City will not be on next Tuesday, you can see the next episode on <u>FRIDAY 14th October.</u> </strong></p>

<p><strong>Quote of the Week</strong><br>
Gina (to Stella): <em>"And seriously, you have to work on your winking, it really wisnae clear." </em>- this made me laugh because it really was the worst winking I've ever seen! </p>
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    After a brief foray into her father's gangster world, Shieldinch's own little Tallulah* (Amber) has been carted off to prison and it looks like it's for good! She could have been anything that she wanted to be but she's determined to pay the price for killing McCabe. To be honest, I think I'd rather face prison than a life with Feeble Fraser! On the topic of Fraser, it's goodbye to him too as he's decided to scurry off down south to escape the clutches of Lenny. But oh Feeble Fraser how I will miss you and you're amusing terrified facial expressions! To be fair, there was only so long he could continue wearing an extra pair of underwear all the time.

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Now, whatever will Lenny do without Fraser to torment and his little princess Amber to look after? Well look out Shieldinch, there's a new heir to the Murdoch gangster throne and that is Callum Adams our new Baby Gangster who I shall now call Bugsy Malone*! He's gonna be shooting people with his custard pie machine gun in no time! But wait, I'm getting ahead of myself, let's get back to the present: </p>

<p>The Mullen's had a lot to celebrate this week - Jimmy was out the hospital after his near fatal stabbing and Bob came back from Peru with the prodigal daughter Kelly-Marie in tow. But the delight soon turned to suspicion when Kelly-Marie revealed that she had a son Bugsy (Callum) that no one knew existed. Savvy Scarlett sussed that something was not quite right about all this and Kelly-Marie was forced to reveal the truth - Bugsy is the result of her brief encounter with Ewan Murdoch a few years <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/tv/rivercity/episode/0584/">back</a>, therefore Lenny is Bugsy's grandfather!! EEEEk, what's going to happen?!?! One thing is sure, Scarlett did not look pleased to find out that they now have a family connection to the Murdoch's!! </p>

<p>It was great to have wee Bob back, he's been gone for far too long! Stella was over the moon too as she's been pining for him for months. After a few misunderstandings Stella and Bob were reunited and they had a cheeky wee snog in the Tall Ship - it looks like the romance IS ON! Woop! </p>

<p>I've got a few bits of backstage info for you this week. This week's episode was Episode 26 of Series 6, so next week will be Episode 1 of Series 7 which we are currently filming. So, you can expect to see some exciting changes to bring in the new series. Oh, you know how I like to tease you!! </p>

<p>We've been getting in the Christmas spirit all this week at the Dumbarton Studios as we're filming the Christmas episodes - we've got fake snow and everything! It's all very exciting! I've included some of my very amateurish pictures below for you! </p>

<p>Don't forget to let us know what you thought of this week's episode. </p>

<p><small>* For those of you that are either too young or too old to remember, Bugsy Malone is a musical gangster film in which children play all the parts: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074256/">http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074256/ </a> THE BBC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENTS OF EXTERNAL WEBSITES. </small></p>

<p><strong>Quote of the Week</strong><br>
Molly was hilarious this week, she had me giggling so many times, so I'm just going to include three quotes this week! </p>

<p>Molly: <em>"Fraser, you'll be glad you're no winching Lenny's daughter noo." </em></p>

<p>Molly: <em>"They men in white suites are all over that arcade like maggots on a midden."</em></p>

<p>Kelly-Marie (to Tatiana): <em>"You were born in Russia aye?"</em><br>
Tatiana: <em>"In Kiev"</em><br>
Molly: <em>"You know, where the chickens come from."</em></p>

<p><u><strong><p>Christmas in Shieldinch</p></strong></u></p>

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    Wow. I was rendered speechless by this week's episode! What a brilliant, exciting, tense and very sad episode. Who survived? Who got shot? Is Jimmy still alive? Argh, so many questions! 

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So, how did it all go down? Well, McCabe returned to settle a few scores in the ol' Wild West of Glasgow. His first port of call was yella bellied Fraser who squealed like a pig without much persuasion - he landed Lenny right in it. Lenny attempted to get Amber out of town before it all kicked off but unfortunately Lenny, Amber and Feeble Fraser ended up in a stand off in the Arcade with McCabe and one of his goons. There was a scuffle, with guns falling out of people's hands all over the place, and then we heard two gun shots but we didn't see who fired or who got shot! We're going to have to wait til next week to see who's still alive in there. </p>

<p>McCabe had one other place to visit before he called on Murdoch and that was poor Jimmy. DI Donald offered Jimmy witness protection but before he could leave town McCabe caught up with him. He brutally stabbed Jimmy and left him to bleed to death in a quiet area of Shieldinch. It was absolutely heartbreaking. Is this the end of Jimmy Mullen? </p>

<p>We needed some light relief in amongst all this craziness and that came from my favourite moustache twirling villain Zinnie the Pooh! Her unsuspecting victims this week were Deek and Robbie. Zinnie needed a new place to stay and decided that she'd manipulate her way into their flat and with free rent no less! She had both men wrapped around her little finger until Robbie started getting suspicious. It looks like Zinnie might have met her match! I think we're in for some good fun with the three of them sharing a flat! </p>

<p>So back to the main event, you all went wild on Facebook and Twitter about the shocking cliffhanger. Thank you to everyone for their amazing support of the show, we're absolutely delighted that you enjoyed the episode. Everyone is speculating about who has survived but my lips are sealed! All will be revealed next week...  </p>

<p><strong>Quote of the Week</strong><br>
Molly: <em>"Weans the day, if they get caught all they'll gets a slapped wrist when what they really needs a good hiding."</em></p>
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    ...there was a little girl called Zinnie the Pooh whose nose just grew and grew. She told so many lies, she didn't know what to do! Ahem, enough of that, but seriously, I couldn't keep track of her scheming this week: "Michael, I wana be a doctor...no actually I want to try engineering. Actually scrap Uni altogether, I'll steal your wallet and book plane tickets to Bangkok instead." That was the short version of Zinnie's little plan this week but you get the idea. Michael discovered her plot and promptly dragged Zinnie kicking and screaming out of a taxi. So, Zinnie has been given a week to find another place to live, where would you like to see her end up? 

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Ah, and the counterfeet* money scam has reared its ugly head again! Feeble Frasier** tried to win back Amber with flowers but unfortunately he found Lenny instead and his poor wee flowers ended up at the bottom of the close. Aaaawww. However, this lead to a very exciting turn of events! Fraser - in an act of revenge over his flowers - went to the police and told them that it was Lenny, not McCabe, that was behind the counterfeet* money. As a result, McCabe was released from prison and now he's out looking for his own brand of revenge. Do not miss next week's episode - things reach a shocking climax! EEEEk, I'm so excited, I'm telling you, it's a good 'un! </p>

<p>But let's not get carried away - could anything be more exciting that The Tall Ship Quiz night?! I think not!! The locals were up against an eeeeevil rival team from Mossgreen who, by the way, were very threatening in their wooly jumpers. It was tense stuff: we had rule breaking, we had stupid looking red hats, there were dirty looks across the table, there was extreme tension when Malcolm guessed the wrong year and to top it off, a last minute substitution! Phew, what a night... </p>

<p>Tell us your thoughts on the episode by commenting below and don't forget to watch next week, you'll be on the edge of your seats! </p>

<p><small><small>*</small> As DI Donald would say it.  <br><small>**</small> As Lenny would say it. </small></p>

<p><strong>Quote of the Week</strong><br>
Robbie (to Deek): "Uck, have you got a wee rid hat fir me?" - Robbie and Deek were so sweet, they made me chuckle! <br></p>
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    Jezebel Jo was the envy all the women when she found herself torn between the fabulous Brodie Boys - Fallen Angel Gabriel and Lovely but Loopy Leo. While boyfriend Leo was off playing a charity football match, she was getting lucky with his brother Gabriel in the back of the arcade and I ain't talking about winning on the puggies - oh la la! Jo did think she'd hit the jackpot when Gabriel asked her to run away with him, but Gabe swiftly changed his mind when he realised what the audience have know all along: she's nowt but a gold digging trollop! Leo on the other hand left his backbone on the footie field - he forgave Jo and they rode off into a kinda depressing looking sunset together. Bye, bye Jo and Leo! 

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The other Brodie brother Michael was getting a little hot under the collar too when Zinnie the Pooh tried to set a cunning honey trap for him. She was prancing around the house wearing nothing but a towel, deliberately trying to stir up trouble. Michael played right into her hands and in his attempts to cover up his awkwardness he ended up looking like a sleaze! Aw poor Michael! Thankfully Leyla didn't take much notice and all was well again - that is until next week anyway! </p>

<p>There was a ray hope for the women of Shieldinch in the form of Gregory's Girl Stella! No gold digging or nasty manipulation from her, just some good fun and sticking it to the man (that man being Raymond on this occasion). Raymond thought that a girl couldn't play football but Stella made him eat his words when she scored the winning goal at the charity footie match. Go Stella! And Robbie made a much better cheerleader than her anyway! </p>

<p>Let us know what you though of this week's episode by commenting below. </p>

<p><strong>Quote of the Week</strong><br>
Molly (while ordering at the bar): <em>"I'll go mad, a wee voddy and orange. Oh, no that fresh stuff!"</em><br></p>
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Jezebel Jo is being quite the little conniver over at the arcade. She's trying to set the Fabulous Brodie Brothers against each other and has now gone into league with Lenny Murdoch - I hope she knows what she's doing. From next week's sneak peak it looks like she's succeeded in her mission. Will Leo and Gabriel let a woman come between them? </p>

<p>Zinnie the Pooh was the one getting pooed on this week, I actually felt a bit sorry for her! Her parents are avoiding her calls and her attempts to fit in at the Brodie's backfired. Conor and Adeeb ended up getting steaming on a bottle of vodka while Zinnie was supposed to be looking after them - oops! Those boys were hilarious this week, the fake phone call had me giggling and they were totally rubbish at hiding the fact they'd been drinking! Worst rebels ever!!! </p>

<p>Next week's episode should be entertaining - we've got the Jo/Gabriel/Leo love triangle coming to a head and a Shieldinch football match. Football match = men in shorts, hoorah! </p>

<p>Let us know what you though of this week's episode by commenting below. </p>

<p><strong>Quote of the Week</strong><br>
Conor (to Michael): <em>"He has a telescope..."</em> that has got to be the worst excuse I've ever heard! If you're trying to convince your parents to let you stay out late, come up with something better than that. <br></p>
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It's official - Tattie's in, Iona's out! The marriage was lovely, Tattie looked beautiful and Big Bob looked handsome and dapper in his suit but I must say it has left a slightly bitter (potato) taste in the mouth. Big Bob thinks that he's marrying a woman who loves him and that she's having his baby, but he doesn't know that little Spudnik isn't actually his kid. Would he have given up on Iona if he knew the truth? Personally I think that if Iona had actually won Big Bob she would have been bored after a week. But what do all you think? Is Tatiana the evil woman who has trapped Bob or can they be genuinely happy? Take a look at their wedding album <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b013gcyl">here</a>. 

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Smarmy Sandy morphed into Psycho Sandy a few times in this episode but miraculously his hair stayed in place!! He must be on to my detective techniques. But he's proper crazy eh? He was defintely doing his best 'Sleeping With The Enemy' routine. He was sneaking about trying to scare Annie by sticking knives through her clothes and he stole Charlie's phone so that he could send her weird texts, what a freak! At the end he finally revealed himself to her and she looked terrified. I can't wait to see what happens next week! </p>

<p>Zinnie the Pooh was up to her shenanigans again this week. For a moment I thought we were seeing a nicer side to her but no, she didn't like Nicole getting to close to her and so she deleted her homework! Zinnie also has young hormonal Conor wrapped around her fingers and somehow he ended up stealing a brooch for her. She was also hilariously scathing to Amber about the quality of the clothes in Hola. Oh she's a little minx but I do love a panto villain, she's going to give us lots of fun! </p>

<p>Here in Dumbarton, we're all gearing up for starting filming again next week. Everyone's had a nice summer break and now it's time to crack on with new series. We've got plenty more exciting storylines planned! </p>

<p><strong>Quote of the Week</strong><br>
Molly: "Amuse bouche? What the hell is that? Oh, I'm no eating that!"<br>
Molly (later in same conversation): "Aye, I'm sure his bush needs amusing!" - really that whole conversation was hilarious! </p>
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      <description><![CDATA[Hoorah! Finally Feeble Fraser got some comeuppance! I knew that Not-So-Legit Lenny wouldn't let us down: it was starting to look like Fraser had actually got one over on him, but of course, Lenny was on to him. Fraser tried to do him out of Â£6000 but Lenny managed to expose the truth in front o...]]></description>
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    Hoorah! Finally Feeble Fraser got some comeuppance! I knew that Not-So-Legit Lenny wouldn't let us down: it was starting to look like Fraser had actually got one over on him, but of course, Lenny was on to him. Fraser tried to do him out of Â£6000 but Lenny managed to expose the truth in front of Amber. So what's next for Feeble Fraser? Amber has dumped him and thrown him out the flat, Deek has pocketed the Heavenly Herbals money and ended their partnership and worst of all he owes Lenny Â£6000 and has made a lethal enemy.  It's not looking good for our foolish friend! 

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Big Bob has got himself in a bit of a mash too. Does he want to have his potato cake and eat it!? It's the eve of his wedding to Tattie but he found himself in a passionate clinch with Iona! Tut tut! I'm not going to feel overly sorry for Tattie at this point though as she is pregnant with another man's child. Next week's episode is going to be super exciting, will Big Bob marry Tatiana or walk off into the sunset with Iona? Who do you guys want to see him with? I can't wait to see what happens! </p>

<p>Slimy, Smarmy Sandy what are you up to? Acting schmoozy and suave with Eileen one minute and breaking into houses the next! He clearly has some issues with Agent Annie as all her pictures bore the brunt of his crazy rage. But I have a fool proof plan for predicting when he's going to turn into Psycho Sandy - it's the hair! I touched on this last week but if you pay close attention you will see that when his hair is all slicked back behind his ears he's 'Slimy but Suave' Sandy and when his hair gets messy he's 'Evil Psycho' Sandy! Maybe I should pass this detection technique onto the police, I could be the next Poirot... </p>

<p><strong>Quote of the Week</strong><br>
Molly (regarding Big Bob's wedding suit): "Aw, in the name o the wee man...Bob son, I've never seen you looking so stupit." - never go to Molly if you want a confidence boost!! <br></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[It cannot be the end of Jimmy and Scarlett! After Scarlett called the police on Jimmy for 'kidnapping' Madonna, both parties agreed that they had to behave like adults for the sake of their daughter. This left poor Jimmy resigning himself to the fact that he and Scarlett are definitely over. But please, please Scarlett will you just see sense?! She is kinda getting on my nerves now, I know Jimmy was in the wrong but she's taking it too far!

  
Elsewhere in Shieldinch, the Not-So-Legit Lenny vs Feeble Fraser mini battle is still going on. Bizarrely, Feeble Fraser is actually doing not too badly in stirring up trouble between Amber and her Dad, but I don't think Lenny will be taking this lying down! Last week it was Gabriel underestimating the Mighty Murdoch and now it's Fraser - these eejits really need to get a grip and Lenny needs to start showing them who's boss!  

 Light relief came in the form of the scheming Zinnie the Pooh who was trying to play havoc with Raymond and Eileen's relationship. It's not too serious at the moment but I reckon this girl could be dangerous! But perhaps not as dangerous as Slimy Sandy - what's that bloke all about? He rocked up in Shieldinch apparently looking at property and has ended up on a date with Eileen. But why is he acting so shifty, why is he asking weird questions, why does he carry a newspaper clipping of the samba drumming class, why in the preview for next week is he ransacking the flat and smashing pictures of Annie and why oh why doesn't he use a firmer holding hair gel?! Argh so many questions!  

 Let us know your thoughts on hair gel and any other aspect of this week's episode by commenting below.  

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    It cannot be the end of Jimmy and Scarlett! After Scarlett called the police on Jimmy for 'kidnapping' Madonna, both parties agreed that they had to behave like adults for the sake of their daughter. This left poor Jimmy resigning himself to the fact that he and Scarlett are definitely over. But please, please Scarlett will you just see sense?! She is kinda getting on my nerves now, I know Jimmy was in the wrong but she's taking it too far!

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Elsewhere in Shieldinch, the Not-So-Legit Lenny vs Feeble Fraser mini battle is still going on. Bizarrely, Feeble Fraser is actually doing not too badly in stirring up trouble between Amber and her Dad, but I don't think Lenny will be taking this lying down! Last week it was Gabriel underestimating the Mighty Murdoch and now it's Fraser - these eejits really need to get a grip and Lenny needs to start showing them who's boss! </p>

<p>Light relief came in the form of the scheming Zinnie the Pooh who was trying to play havoc with Raymond and Eileen's relationship. It's not too serious at the moment but I reckon this girl could be dangerous! But perhaps not as dangerous as Slimy Sandy - what's that bloke all about? He rocked up in Shieldinch apparently looking at property and has ended up on a date with Eileen. But why is he acting so shifty, why is he asking weird questions, why does he carry a newspaper clipping of the samba drumming class, why in the preview for next week is he ransacking the flat and smashing pictures of Annie and why oh why doesn't he use a firmer holding hair gel?! Argh so many questions! </p>

<p>Let us know your thoughts on hair gel and any other aspect of this week's episode by commenting below. </p>

<p><strong>Quote of the Week</strong><br>
Lenny (to Fraser): <em>"You cannae be an ambassador, you're an embarrassment." </em></p>
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