Ep. 167 - ‘The Cancellation of River City and What It Means for TV’

Episode 167 is a little different: we’re sharing an excerpt from my chat on the Cinora YouTube channel with filmmaker – and returning pal – Ashley Dick. We dive into the shock cancellation of BBC Scotland’s flagship soap River City and what the decision signals for drama production across Scotland and the wider UK.

Since the recording, the fight to save the show has exploded. Famous faces – Richard E. Grant, Ewan McGregor, Miriam Margolyes and Nicola Sturgeon among them – have lent their voices, and a motion to keep River City on air will soon be heard in the Scottish Parliament.

In this chat we talk about:

• How River City was axed and why it matters – timelines, budget pressures and the creative fallout.

• The concern for the wider TV industry – what the cancellation tells us about an already‑strained sector.

• Why we need to future‑proof the soap format (or find a new kind of long‑running drama).

• Why local voices are important – the cultural impact of losing a home‑grown show.

• What potential solutions we can pursue as an industry – ideas, funding routes and collective action.
  

Hit play, share your thoughts, and help keep Scotland’s storytelling future alive. Check out the full video over on the Cinora Channel.

Full video from Cinora 🔽🎦:

The cancellation of Soaps and what it means for TV

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