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River City is a long running BBC Scotland soap opera from Scotland. This is a list of characters who first appeared on the programme during 2004 and 2005, listed in order of their first appearance.

Harry Black

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Harry Black
River City character
Portrayed byCarter Ferguson
Duration2004–2005
ClassificationFormer
In-universe information
OccupationPolice officer

Harry Black is a fictional character in the BBC Scotland soap, River City played by Carter Ferguson from 2004 to 2005. PC Black is a police officer.[1]

Harry was the officer who looked after Joanne Rossi (Allison McKenzie) and Ruth Rossi (Morag Calder) when they were in jail. He went on a date with Kelly-Marie Adams (Carmen Pieraccini), but the pair later decided that they weren't suited to each other. Kelly-Marie then set Harry up on a date with Ruth but they split up when Harry said Ruth was too controlling.[2]



Jimmy Mullen

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Jimmy Mullen (played by Billy McElhaney) made his first appearance in 2004.[3]

In 2010, Jimmy has been battling with his wife Scarlett O'Hara (Sally Howitt) for her to take more of an interest in her mother, as Jimmy cannot see her controlling and devious ways. In 2011, Jimmy got involved with drugs.[4]

Patricia Cullen

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Patricia Cullen (played by Caroline Paterson) made her first appearance in 2004.[3] In 2014, she re-joined the cast playing social worker Sandra Devlin.[5]

Patricia is the mother of Nicki Cullen and Zoe Cullen.[6]

Frank McKenna

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Frank McKenna is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City, played by Jon Morrison.[7]

He was the solicitor of Heather Bellshaw (Jenni Keenan Green) who was on trial for the murder of Dr Marcus McKenzie.[8]

Lenny Murdoch

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Lenny Murdoch (played by Frank Gallagher) made his first appearance in 2005.[9][10] He is married to Lydia Murdoch (Jacqueline Leonard).[11]

In 2022, he appeared in a special two-part episode focusing on his past.[12]

Andrew Murray

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Andrew Murray (played by Sam Heughan) made his first appearance in 2005.[13] Andrew was an aspiring footballer.[14]

Zoe Cullen

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Zoe Cullen
River City character
Portrayed byLaura McMonagle
Duration2005–2008
ClassificationFormer
In-universe information
SistersNicki Cullen

Zoe Cullen (played by Laura McMonagle [fr]) made her first appearance in 2005.[15]



Carly Fraser

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Carly Fraser
River City character
Portrayed byMichelle O'Brien
Duration2005–2008
ClassificationFormer
In-universe information
MotherLola Fraser

Carly Fraser is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City, played by Michelle O'Brien.[16]



Lola Fraser

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Lola Fraser
River City character
Portrayed bySuzanne Bonnar
Duration2005
ClassificationFormer
In-universe information
DaughtersCarly Fraser

Lola Fraser is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City, played by Suzanne Bonnar.[17] She is a single mother to her daughter Carly and has been a single mum since Carly's dad died.[18]




Marty Green

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Marty Green
River City character
Portrayed byDaniel Schutzmann
Duration2005–2008
ClassificationFormer; regular
In-universe information
Occupationpolice officer
WifeRuth Rossi

DCI Marty Green is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Daniel Schutzmann.[19] Marty is married to Ruth Rossi (Morag Calder).[20]

He was written out in 2008 alongside Richard Whiteside (Michael Nardone).[21]

References

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  1. ^ Holmes, Jeff (2011-06-10). "Derek's looking for love ... but does he get the girl?". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  2. ^ "Harry Black - River City". BBC.
  3. ^ a b "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.
  4. ^ Beacom, Brian (12 September 2011). "Is it the end for Jimmy?". Glasgow Times.
  5. ^ "River City fosters a dramatic new storyline". Glasgow Times. 2014-05-28. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  6. ^ Silvester, Norman (2020-02-23). "Scots EastEnders actress Caroline Paterson attacked by celebrity hairdresser ex". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  7. ^ "River City - Frank McKenna". BBC.
  8. ^ "Archives: Scottish soap opera cast and crew took over Municipal Buildings in Greenock". Greenock Telegraph. 2025-04-16. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  9. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Lenny Murdoch". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  10. ^ Hendry, Steve (2008-12-07). "River City gangster Frank Gallagher on the real life Mafia bosses who inspired his character". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  11. ^ "River City's 'Lydia' reveals 'upsetting' storyline set to shock viewers". Glasgow Times. 2023-01-15. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  12. ^ "River City: Lenny Murdoch faces the sins of his past in special episode of TV drama". The Herald. 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  13. ^ Dickie, Douglas (2025-03-18). "Sam Heughan's brutal River City insult as curtain comes down on BBC soap". Scottish Daily Express. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  14. ^ Savva, Anna (2022-09-21). "River City 20th anniversary: Sam Heughan's memories of the BBC Scotland soap". Scottish Daily Express. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  15. ^ "Laura; ready for her biggest stage challenge". Glasgow Times. 22 August 2008.
  16. ^ "Carly Fraser". BBC.
  17. ^ "Suzanne Bonnar | Glasgow Women's Library". Glasgow Women's Library. 2010-06-23. Archived from the original on 2022-07-06. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  18. ^ "River City - Lola Fraser". BBC.
  19. ^ English, Paul (2007-10-31). "Daniel And Michael To Leave River City". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  20. ^ "River City - Marty Green". BBC.
  21. ^ "Marty & Whiteside to leave Shieldinch". BBC. 31 October 2007.
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