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List of River City characters introduced in 2012–2013

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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 2012 and 2013.

Miriam Stubbs

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Miriam Stubbs
River City character
Portrayed byKate Rutter
Duration2012–2013
First appearance3 April 2012
Last appearance20 August 2013
In-universe information
OccupationDoctor

Dr. Miriam Stubbs is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Kate Rutter.[1]


Alice Reynolds

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Alice Reynolds
River City character
Portrayed bySophie Mercer
Duration2012

Alice Reynolds is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Sophie Mercer. She is the girlfriend of Christina O'Hara.[2]

Jake Munro

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Jake Munro
River City character
Portrayed byRussell Barr
Duration2012

Jake Munro is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Russell Barr.[3]


Frances McCabe

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Frances McCabe
River City character
Portrayed byAndrea Hart
Duration2012

Frances McCabe is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Andrea Hart.


Sandy McKinnon

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Sandy McKinnon
River City character
Portrayed byRobert Cavanah
Duration2012
In-universe information
WifeAnnie Sobacz

Sandy McKinnon is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Robert Cavanah. He is the violent husband of Annie Sobacz.[4]



Dan Hunter

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

Dr Dan Hunter is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Adam Robertson.[5] Dan is a doctor in Shieldinch.[6] Doctor Hunter left in May 2015.[7]

Suzie Fraser

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

Suzie Fraser is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City.[8] Suzie was played by Juliet Cadzow from 2016 to 2024.[9]

She is the mother of Robbie Fraser.[10]

Sean Kennedy

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Sean Kennedy
River City character
Portrayed byJames Cunningham
Duration2012

Sean Kennedy is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by James Cunningham.[11]

Sean runs over and kills Derek Henderson.[12] 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.[13]


Jamie McAllister

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Jamie McAllister
River City character
Portrayed byMark Rowley
Duration2012
In-universe information
UnclesBilly Kennedy
AuntsMandy Kennedy

Jamie McAllister is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Mark Rowley.[14] He was involved in a rape accusation storyline.[15] He was accused by barmaid Zinnie Hassoun (Nalini Chetty).[16] The case went to trial in February 2014.[17]

Billy Kennedy

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Billy Kennedy
River City character
Portrayed byAlexander Morton
Duration2012
In-universe information
WifeMandy Kennedy
NephewsJamie McAllister

Billy Kennedy is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Alexander Morton.[18]

Billy is the husband of Mandy Kennedy and uncle of Jamie McAllister (Mark Rowley).[19]

Mandy Kennedy

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Mandy Kennedy
River City character
Portrayed byJulie Austin
Duration2012–2014
In-universe information
HusbandBilly Kennedy

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

She is the wife of gangster Billy Kennedy.[19]

Alex Murdoch

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Alex Murdoch
River City character
Portrayed byJordan Young
Duration2013
In-universe information
Other namesAlex Mcallister
FatherLenny Murdoch
MotherMartina Kennedy
StepmotherLydia Murdoch
Half-brothersEwan Murdoch
Rory Murdoch
Half-sistersAmber Murdoch
UnclesBilly Kennedy

Alex Murdoch (also McAllister) is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Jordan Young.[20] Alex joined in 2013.[21]

He is the son of Lenny Murdoch.[22]

Gareth O'Connor

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Gareth O'Connor
River City character
Portrayed byPaul Brannigan
Duration2012

Gareth O'Connor is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Paul Brannigan.[23]

Mark Walker

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Mark Walker
River City character
Portrayed byFin MacMillan
Duration2012
In-universe information
SistersStella Walker

Mark Walker is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Fin MacMillan.[24] He is the brother of Stella Walker.[25]

References

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  1. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Dr Miriam Stubbs". BBC. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  2. ↑ "Sophie Mercer - Queer Female Television, Production Company, Community". Queer Female Television. 2015-04-05. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  3. ↑ English, Paul (2012-06-30). "Russell Tries the River City Dance". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
  4. ↑ English, Paul (2012-07-01). "Calling City River on". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  5. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Dr Dan Hunter". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  6. ↑ "River City star reveals BBC bosses censored him during independence referendum". The Herald. 2016-08-04. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  7. ↑ "River City star reveals BBC bosses censored him during independence referendum". Glasgow Times. 2016-08-04. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  8. ↑ "'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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Suzie Fraser". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  11. ↑ "River City Rewind - classic episodes revealed". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  12. ↑ Ferguson, Laura (2020-06-11). "River City's most iconic moments to be celebrated as classic episodes broadcast". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  13. ↑ "River City marks 20th anniversary with special episode". BBC News. 2022-09-24. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  14. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Jamie McAllister". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  15. ↑ 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.
  16. ↑ 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.
  17. ↑ McManus, Angela (8 February 2014). "Verdict due in River City Jamie's rape case". Glasgow Times.
  18. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Billy Kennedy". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  19. 1 2 "BBC Scotland - River City - River City welcome new arrivals in Shieldinch". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  20. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Alex Murdoch". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  21. ↑ Smith, Paul T. (2022-09-22). "River City star Jordan Young says soap has 'changed his life'". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  22. ↑ Meehan, Abbie (2022-09-23). "River City star praises tight-knit acting community in popular Scottish show". Glasgow Live. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  23. ↑ "Actor Paul Brannigan in court over Glasgow 'assault'". BBC News. 2020-01-03. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  24. ↑ "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.
  25. ↑ "BBC Scotland - River City - Mark Walker". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
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