River City Feed

Bridezilla's Return

2010-08-13T15:48:30+00:00

Jo's back! And she's getting bridal and carried away with wedding bells on sister Ruth's behalf. Actress Lisa Gardner made an appearance in the press talking about Jo's return to Shieldinch. In the articles she discussed what Jo's been up to after her break in Australia. Lisa shared her thoughts on her spoilt, selfish character in The Sunday Mail and The News of the World.

It's a busy time for Lisa. She makes an appearance in Rebus: Strip Jack, Radio 4's Saturday Play. The first half of the drama is on the iPlayer and you can listen to the concluding part on Radio 4 on Saturday 14 August at 1532.

Back to the 80s

2010-07-22T12:59:07+00:00

Friday 23 July is 80s day on Radio Scotland. There'll be a day of programming inspired by the decade of the filofax, Frankie and The Kids from Fame. In this mood of nostalgia we thought we'd take a look back in time and see what connections we can spot between River City and the world of 80s music!

As Glasgow's a city of music it's not surprising that, at one stage or another, many of the River City cast, past and present, have dipped their toes into the world of pop and rock.

During the 1980s Deacon Blue brought their anthemic soul-tinged rock to a world stage. At the forefront, singing her heart out, was Lorraine McIntosh, who played Deek's troubled mum Alice.

We hear on the River City grapevine that Libby McArthur, aka Gina Rossi, was in a band called Sophisticated Boom Boom. They performed in some Peel Sessions. Meanwhile, in another 80s connection, Juan Pablo di Pace, who played Jo Rossi's illicit other half Luca, made an appearance in the video for a song first made popular by Steve Winwood in 1982. The 2004 video by Eric Prydz for 'Call on Me' featured Juan Pablo enjoying a rigorous work-out.

Swotting with Stephen and Libby

2010-07-20T16:30:13+00:00

Listen to Stephen Purdon and Libby McArthur, aka Bob and Gina, in a funny tussle with authority in the Radio Scotland Comedy show Swots. Our Radio Scotland blog colleagues took some great photos at the show's recording and they've also added an exclusive 'set' from Stephen.

Joyce Falconer, soon to be seen in the documentary Beyond the Bothy, made an appearance in last week's episode of Swots. Watch a clip of her backstage at the show.

Watch out for Gordon

2010-07-13T15:11:56+00:00

Gordon McCorkell, aka Deek, is keeping busy this week while his character is going off the rails. He's appearing on Radio Scotland's MacAulay and Co on Wednesday 14 July. Tune in at 1005 to listen live or catch-up afterwards. Gordon will be appearing on The Hour on Wednesday also and being interviewed on Friday by Dave Marshall on Smooth FM. Busy man!

Present and correct, Sir!

2010-07-13T15:01:21+00:00

A very busy Joyce Falconer joined in the school-themed fun in Saturday's episode of Swots on Radio Scotland. Look at pictures and watch a clip of Joyce talking about getting the 'scud' at school in Torry.

Our colleagues on the Radio Scotland blog have a wealth of extras from the recordings of the latest series of Swots.

The next episode is dominated by River City alumni, so take a look at the gallery of photos from the recording. You can listen to Libby McArthur and Stephen Purdon sharing their scholastic wit on the comedy quiz show at 1204 on Saturday 17 July.