List of River City characters introduced in 2018–2019

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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 2018 and 2019.

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Bernie O'Hara

Bernie O’Hara
River City character
Portrayed by Barbara Rafferty
Duration2018–2024
Classification Former
In-universe information
Mother Molly O'Hara
Sisters Scarlett O'Hara
Theresa O'Hara
Nephews Bob O'Hara

Bernadette (Bernie) O'Hara is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Barbara Rafferty. [1] Rafferty previously played Shirley Henderson between 2006 and 2008 before taking on the new role of Bernie in 2018. [2]

Bernie is the eldest daughter of Molly O'Hara (Una McLean), sister of Scarlett O'Hara (Sally Howitt) and Theresa O'Hara (Maureen Carr) and auntie to Bob O’Hara (Stephen Purdon). She arrives in Shieldinch for the funeral of her sister Theresa. [3]

In 2024, she is killed in a car crash. [4]

Lou Caplan

Lou Caplan
River City character
Portrayed byLeslie Hart
Duration2018–2023
Classification Former
In-universe information
Father Sonny Caplan
Brothers Logan Caplan

Louise 'Lou' Caplan is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Lesley Hart. [5] The character appeared from 2018 to 2023. [6]

She was a quick-tongued policewoman. [7] Lou was killed off in 2023. [8]

Logan Caplan

Logan Caplan
River City character
Portrayed byKevin Main
Duration2018–2019
Classification Former
In-universe information
Father Sonny Caplan
Sisters Lou Caplan

Logan Caplan is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Kevin Main. He is a chef. [9]

Sonny Caplan

Sonny Caplan
River City character
Portrayed by Jimmy Chisholm
Duration2018–2025
Classification Present
In-universe information
Sons Logan Caplan
Daughters Lou Caplan

Sonny Caplan is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Jimmy Chisholm. [10] Sonny is the father of Lou Caplan (Leslie Hart) and Logan Caplan (Kevin Mains) and uncle of Angus Lindsay (Scott Fletcher). [11]

Isobel MacKenzie

Isobel MacKenzie
River City character
Portrayed by Alison Peebles
Duration2018–2019
Classification Former
In-universe information
Daughters Kim O'Hara

Isobel MacKenzie is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Alison Peebles. [12]

She is the mother of Kim O'Hara (Frances Thorburn) and was introduced in a dementia storyline. [13]

Poppy Patterson

Poppy Patterson
River City character
Portrayed byLindsey Campbell (2018–2019)
Kari Corbett (2023–2024)
Duration2018–2019, 2023–2024
Classification Former
In-universe information
Father Dougie Patterson

Poppy Patterson is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Lindsey Campbell. [14] From 2023 to 2024, she was played by Kari Corbett. [15]

Lawyer Poppy had a stalking storyline involving Cameron Christie (Michael Wallace). [16]

Lochlan Dunbar

Lochlan Dunbar
River City character
Portrayed byPaul Luebke
Duration2018
Classification Former

Doctor Lochlan Dunbar is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Paul Luebke, introduced in 2018. [17]

Joe Dunn

Joe Dunn
River City character
Portrayed byDouglas Rankine
Duration2019–2023
Classification Former
In-universe information
Sisters Jac Dunn

Joe Dunn is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Douglas Rankine, introduced in 2019. [18]

Joe is a policeman who groomed Ruby McLean (Zindzi Hudson). [19] He killed off by Maggie McLean (Kathryn Howden). [20]

Eve Christie

Eve Christie
River City character
Portrayed byVictoria Liddelle
Duration2019–2023
Classification Former
In-universe information
OccupationGeneral practitioner
Sons Cameron Christie
Dylan Christie

Eve Christie is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Victoria Liddelle, introduced in 2019.

Eve is the general practitioner. [21]

Dylan Christie

Dylan Christie
River City character
Portrayed bySean Connor
Duration2019–2021
Classification Former
In-universe information
Mother Eve Christie
Brothers Cameron Christie

Dylan Christie is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Sean Connor, introduced in 2019. [22] He left in 2021. [23]

His mother is the local GP Eve Christie. [24]

References

  1. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Bernadette O'Hara". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  2. ↑ "Familiar face to return to River City after a decade - to play a brand new character". Glasgow Times. Archived from the original on 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  3. ↑ Gibb, Bill (2018-09-24). "Soap star Barbara Rafferty's surprise return to River City in different role makes her feel like a new woman". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  4. ↑ Scougall, Murray (2024-08-28). "Frances Thorburn on River City dream and harrowing crash scenes". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  5. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Lou Caplan". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  6. ↑ ""Catastrophic loss": Ex-River City star on why the show will be missed". Glasgow Times. 2025-03-18. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  7. ↑ Alexander, Michael (2022-06-11). "Interview: River City star Lesley Hart recalls being 'bitten by the bug' as a Stonehaven youth actor". The Courier. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  8. ↑ Hart, Lesley (2023-08-19). "LESLEY HART: Yes, I'm dead, thanks for asking". The Courier. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  9. ↑ "Familiar face to return to River City after a decade - to play a brand new character". Glasgow Times. Archived from the original on 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  10. ↑ "River City star Jimmy Chisholm tells builders it's time to take the high road". Edinburgh News. 2021-06-19. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  11. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Sonny Caplan". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  12. ↑ English, Paul (2021-05-23). "'I had a fall, and it ended my career modelling swimwear': Actress Alison Peebles on living with multiple sclerosis and lockdown travel dash". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  13. ↑ "Familiar face to return to River City after a decade - to play a brand new character". Glasgow Times. Archived from the original on 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  14. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Poppy Patterson". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  15. ↑ "River City - Monday, 24 July, 2023". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  16. ↑ "River City stalker: Drama praised for putting 'serious crime' in spotlight". Glasgow Times. Archived from the original on 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  17. ↑ "River City 22/05/2018". BBC Programme Index. 2018-05-22. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  18. ↑ 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.
  19. ↑ O'Neill, Christina (2019-06-02). "River City's Douglas Rankine & Zindzi Hudson on controversial grooming storyline". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  20. ↑ "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.
  21. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Eve Christie". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  22. ↑ Lyons, Bev (2021-06-16). "River City actor kicked out of bar 'for singing Scotland songs after match'". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  23. ↑ Lyons, Bev (2021-06-30). "River City star says tearful goodbye as fans speculate two characters have left". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  24. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Dylan Christie". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
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