List of River City characters introduced in 2014–2015

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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 2014 and 2015.

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Frank Paton

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

Frank Paton is a fictional character from the 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

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

Patrick Adams is a fictional character from the 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

Buster Doyle
River City character
Portrayed by Grado
Duration2015
Classification Former

Brian 'Buster' Doyle is a fictional character from the 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

Sandra Devlin
River City character
Portrayed by Caroline Paterson
Duration2014–2015
Classification Former
In-universe information
OccupationSocial worker

Sandra Devlin is a fictional character from the 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

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

Finlay (Finn) Mackay is a fictional character from the 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

Alan Lindsay is a fictional character from the 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

Angus Lindsay is a fictional character from the 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

KirstyLindsay is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Bobby Rainsbury. [18]

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

Rhona Lindsay

Rhona Lindsay is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Jo Freer. [19] She is the estranged wife of Alan Lindsay (Stephen McCole) and mother to Angus Lindsay (Scott Fletcher) and Kirsty Lindsay (Bobby Rainsbury). [15] Rhona left her family to move to Dubai. [20]

Caitlin McLean

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

Caitlin McLean is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Gayle Telfer Stevens. [21] Her character is described as fiery. [22]



Jenny McLean

Jenny McLean is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Christine Steel. She is the daughter of single mother Caitlin. [21]

Drew McLean

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

Drew McLean is a fictional character from the 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. [23] For the portrayal, River City won best soap award at the Mind Media Awards 2016. [24]

Ruby McLean

Ruby McLean
River City character
Portrayed byToniann Christie (2015–2018)
Zindzi Hudson (2018–2022)
Duration2015–2022
Classification Present
In-universe information
Mother Caitlin McLean
Brothers Drew McLean
Sisters Jenny McLean

Ruby McLean is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City . She was originally played by Toniann Christie before Zindzi Hudson took over the role in 2018. [25] Ruby was groomed by police officer Joe Dunn (Douglas Rankine). [26]

Angel Delaney

Angel Delaney
River City character
Portrayed byHanna Stanbridge
Duration2015–2016
Classification former

Angel Delaney is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Hanna Stanbridge. [27]

Erin Gunn

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

Erin Gunn is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Emma Hartley-Miller. [28]

AJ Jandhu

AJ Jandhu
River City character
Portrayed by Sanjeev Kohli
Duration2015–2022
Classification former; regular
In-universe information
OccupationBanker
Wife Annie Jandhu
Sons Harry Jandhu

Amandeep 'AJ' Jandhu is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Sanjeev Kohli. [29]

He is the husband of Annie Jandhu (Dawn Steele) and father of Harry Jandhu. [30]

Annie Murdoch

Annie Murdoch
River City character
Portrayed by Dawn Steele
Duration2015−2018
Classification former
In-universe information
OccupationDoctor
Husband AJ Jandhu
Sons Harry Jandhu

Annie Murdoch (also Jandhu) is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Dawn Steele. [31]

She is the wife of AJ Jandhu (Sanjeev Kohli) and mother of Harry Jandhu. [30] She had an affair with Alex McAllister (Jordan Young). [32]

Annie left in 2018. [33]

Harry Jandhu

Harry Jandhu
River City character
Portrayed by Manpreet Bachu
Duration2015–2016
Classification former; regular
In-universe information
Father AJ Jandhu
Mother Annie Jandhu

Harry Jandhu is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Manpreet Bachu. [34]

He is the husband of Annie Murdoch (Dawn Steele) and AJ Jandhu (Sanjeev Kohli). [30]


Alasdair Quinn

Alasdair Quinn is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Michael Mackenzie. Alasdair is a charity shop owner. [35]










Gary Trenton

Gary Trenton
River City character
Portrayed by James Mackenzie
Duration2015–2017
Classification former
In-universe information
Daughters Jenny McLean

Gary Trenton is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by James Mackenzie. [36] He is the father of Jenny McLean. [37]


References

  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. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "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. 1 2 3 4 "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. ↑ "Leah MacRae joins cast of BBC Scotland's River City". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  20. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Rhona Lindsay". BBC. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  21. 1 2 "BBC Scotland - River City - Caitlin McLean". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  22. ↑ Meehan, Abbie (2022-09-22). "River City star reminisces about working with late TV legend Andy Gray". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  23. ↑ "River City wins prestigious Mind Media award for self-harm storyline". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  24. ↑ "River City wins soap mental health award". Glasgow Times. 16 November 2016.
  25. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Ruby McLean". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  26. ↑ 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.
  27. ↑ Scougall, Murray (2017-08-13). "Hanna Stanbridge takes her anorexia battle on stage at the Edinburgh Fringe". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  28. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Erin Gunn". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  29. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Amandeep 'AJ' Jandhu". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  30. 1 2 3 "Dawn Steele makes her way to River City". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  31. ↑ English, Paul (2015-10-10). "Find out why actress Dawn Steele decided to join River City". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  32. ↑ Hendry, Steve (2016-07-10). "River City star Dawn Steele on her character's shock affair". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  33. ↑ 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.
  34. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Harry Jandhu". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  35. ↑ "From Raven to Rabbie - James Mackenzie on his acting journey". Glasgow Times. 2019-01-25. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  36. ↑ "From Raven to Rabbie - James Mackenzie on his acting journey". Glasgow Times. 2019-01-25. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  37. ↑ MacDonald, Ben (2025-03-18). "10 Tayside and Fife actors who starred in River City as Scottish soap cancelled". The Courier. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
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