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List of River City characters introduced in 2012–2013

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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 2012 and 2013.

Dan Hunter

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Dan Hunter
River City character
Portrayed byAdam Robertson
Duration2012–2015
ClassificationFormer
In-universe information
OccupationDoctor

Dr Dan Hunter is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Adam Robertson.[1] Dan is a doctor in Shieldinch.[2] Doctor Hunter left in May 2015.[3]

Suzie Fraser

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Suzie Fraser
River City character
Portrayed byBridget McCann (2012–2013)
Juliet Cadzow (2016–2024)
Duration2012–2013, 2016–2024
ClassificationFormer
In-universe information
SonsRobbie Fraser

Suzie Fraser is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City.[4] Suzie was played by Juliet Cadzow from 2016 to 2024.[5]

She is the mother of Robbie Fraser.[6]




Sean Kennedy

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Sean Kennedy
River City character
Duration2012
ClassificationFormer

Sean Kennedy is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by James Cunningham.[7]

Sean runs over and kills Derek Henderson.[8] As part of River City’s 10th anniversary celebrations, a dramatic episode saw landlord Raymond Henderson (Paul Samson) blow up the Tall Ship pub in order to cover up his murder of criminal Sean.[9]

Jamie McAllister

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Jamie McAllister is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Mark Rowley.[10] He was involved in a rape accusation storyline.[11] He was accused by barmaid Zinnie Hassoun (Nalini Chetty).[12] The case went to trial in February 2014.[13]

Billy Kennedy

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Billy Kennedy is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Alexander Morton.[14]

Billy is the husband of Mandy Kennedy and uncle of Jamie McAllister (Mark Rowley).[15]

Mandy Kennedy

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Mandy Kennedy is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Julie Austin from 2012 to 2014.


She is the wife of gangster Billy Kennedy.[15]

Alex Murdoch

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Alex Murdoch (also McAllister) is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Jordan Young.[16] Alex joined in 2013.[17]

He is the son of Lenny Murdoch.[18]

Gareth O'Connor

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Gareth O'Connor is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Paul Brannigan.[19]

Mark Walker

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Mark Walker is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Fin MacMillan.[20] He is the brother of Stella Walker.[21]

References

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  1. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Dr Dan Hunter". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  2. ^ "River City star reveals BBC bosses censored him during independence referendum". The Herald. 2016-08-04. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  3. ^ "River City star reveals BBC bosses censored him during independence referendum". Glasgow Times. 2016-08-04. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  4. ^ "'I was terrified': River City star reveals fears about joining the soap". Glasgow Times. Archived from the original on 2024-09-12. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  5. ^ Smith, Paul T.; Meehan, Abbie (2022-11-21). "Balamory's Edie McCredie 20 years on as Edinburgh-born actress 'unrecognisable'". Edinburgh Live. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  6. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Suzie Fraser". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  7. ^ "River City Rewind - classic episodes revealed". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  8. ^ Ferguson, Laura (2020-06-11). "River City's most iconic moments to be celebrated as classic episodes broadcast". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  9. ^ "River City marks 20th anniversary with special episode". BBC News. 2022-09-24. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  10. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Jamie McAllister". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  11. ^ Hendry, Steve (2018-02-25). "River City villain on how curse of Scottish play Macbeth left him with shakes". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  12. ^ McQueen, Craig (2014-02-08). "River City star Mark Rowley has his say on the soap's harrowing rape storyline". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  13. ^ McManus, Angela (8 February 2014). "Verdict due in River City Jamie's rape case". Glasgow Times.
  14. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Billy Kennedy". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  15. ^ a b "BBC Scotland - River City - River City welcome new arrivals in Shieldinch". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  16. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Alex Murdoch". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  17. ^ Smith, Paul T. (2022-09-22). "River City star Jordan Young says soap has 'changed his life'". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  18. ^ Meehan, Abbie (2022-09-23). "River City star praises tight-knit acting community in popular Scottish show". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  19. ^ "Actor Paul Brannigan in court over Glasgow 'assault'". BBC News. 2020-01-03. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  20. ^ "Meet Glasgow's new cinema star: Fin MacMillan on Tim Burton, Samuel L Jackson and why he won't be leaving Govan". HeraldScotland. Archived from the original on 2022-06-26. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  21. ^ "BBC Scotland - River City - Mark Walker". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.