List of River City characters introduced in 2022–2023

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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 2022 and 2023.

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Andrew Campbell-Baxter

Andrew Campbell-Baxter
River City character
Portrayed byEmma Currie
Duration2022–2024
First appearance31 January 2022
Last appearance3 January 2024
Classification Former
In-universe information
OccupationLawyer
Father Duncan Campbell-Baxter
Sisters Victoria Campbell-Baxter

Andrew Campbell-Baxter is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Emma Currie.

He was killed off after sexually assaulting Lydia Murdoch (Jacqueline Leonard). [1] The scenes were part of a storyline where a destructive storm hit Shieldinch in January 2023. [2]

Gillian Gibson

Gillian Gibson
River City character
Portrayed byGail Watson
Duration2022–present
First appearance17 January 2022
Classification Present
In-universe information
OccupationDoctor
Husband Dominic Gibson

Gillian Gibson is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Gail Watson.

She is the new doctor and arrives with her assistant Mikey Duffy (Darren Brownlie). [3]

Dominic Gibson

Dominic Gibson
River City character
Portrayed byRichard Conlon
Duration2022
First appearance12 September 2022
Last appearance28 December 2022
Classification Former
In-universe information
Wife Gillian Gibson

Dominic Gibson is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Richard Conlon. [4]

Mikey Duffy

Mikey Duffy
River City character
Portrayed byDarren Brownlie
Duration2022–present
First appearance17 January 2022
Classification Present
In-universe information
OccupationDoctor

Michael 'Mikey' Duffy is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Darren Brownlie.

He is the assistant to new doctor Gillian Gibson (Gail Watson). [3]

Tommy Chalmers

Tommy Chalmers
River City character
Portrayed byDavid McGowan
Duration2022–Present
First appearance1 June 2022
Classification present
In-universe information
Daughters Carly McLeish

Tommy Chalmers is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by David McGowan.

He has a relationship with Roisin McIntyre (Joyce Falconer). The two actors are married in real life. [5]

Brooke Shaw

Brooke Shaw
River City character
Portrayed byLisa Livingstone
Duration2022–2025
First appearance15 August 2022
Classification present

DCI Brooke Shaw is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Lisa Livingstone. She is a police officer. [6]

She returned from the dead in 2025. [7]

Dean Hardy

Dean Hardy
River City character
Portrayed byMichael McCardie
Duration2023–Present
First appearance24 May 2023
Classification present
In-universe information
Half-brothers Angus Lindsay

Dean Hardy is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Michael McCardie. His mother Maureen Carr played Theresa O'Hara. [8]

Dean is the half-brother of Angus Lindsay (Scott Fletcher). [9]

Seb Spiller

Seb Spiller
River City character
Portrayed byGeorge Drennan
Duration2023–2025
Classification Present
In-universe information
Brothers Sam Spiller

Seb Spiller is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by George Drennan.

Seb is the brother of Sam Spiller (Grant Stott). [10]

Chloe Qi-Lewis

Chloe Qi-Lewis
River City character
Portrayed by Frances Mayli McCann
Duration2023–2025
Classification Present
In-universe information
Stepfather Sam Spiller

Chloe Qi-Lewis is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Frances Mayli McCann.

She is the stepdaughter of Sam Spiller (Grant Stott). [11]

Victoria Campbell-Baxter

Victoria Campbell-Baxter
River City character
Portrayed byEmma Currie
Duration2023–2024
Classification Present
In-universe information
OccupationLawyer
Father Duncan Campbell-Baxter
Brothers Andrew Campbell-Baxter

Victoria Campbell-Baxter is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Emma Currie.

She is a lawyer and is the sister of Andrew Campbell-Baxter (Greg Powrie). [12]

Jonathon Whitlock

Jonathon Whitlock
River City character
Portrayed byEdward Corrie
Duration2023–2025
First appearance30 October 2023
Last appearance27 August 2025
Classification present

Jonathon Whitlock is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Edward Corrie. [13]

He is the boyfriend of Mikey Duffy (Darren Brownlie).

Armand Ashraf

Armand Ashraf
River City character
Portrayed byAhd Tamimi
Duration2023–2024
Classification present
In-universe information
OccupationBarber

Armand Ashraf is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Ahd Tamimi. He is a barber and friends with Ash King (Brian James Leys). [14]

References

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  2. Meehan, Abbie (2023-01-15). "River City star urges people to 'speak out' after sexual assault story". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  3. 1 2 "River City: Edinburgh soap star brings a smile to tribute episode dedicated to the memory of Andy Gray". Edinburgh News. 2022-01-07. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
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  5. Cameron, Ewan (2016-06-24). "Joyce stars in her own Aberdeen love story". Press and Journal. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
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  7. "River City - Wednesday, 2 April, 2025". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  8. Beacom, Brian (2 September 2019). "Oran Mor star Michael McCardie accepts he has to act". Glasgow Times.
  9. "River City - Wednesday, 24 May, 2023". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  10. Buchan, Sophie (2023-08-30). "River City resumes filming as five new faces join the cast in Shieldinch". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  11. Buchan, Sophie (2023-08-30). "River City resumes filming as five new faces join the cast in Shieldinch". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  12. "'Marriage and murder': River City shake-up as FIVE new faces join cast". Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter. 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  13. Macdonald, Siobhan (2023-08-30). "River City welcomes five new stars to cast including Vikings and Shetland actors". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  14. "New faces make their way to Shieldinch as River City resumes filming". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-14.