FIRST LOOK River City Finale

The hit drama comes to an end after 24 years.

BBC Scotland has released a first look at the last-ever episode of its long-running soap, River City, which will draw to a close in an hour-long special episode on Monday 31st August after 24 years on screen.

In the eagerly anticipated finale, Lenny and Harry’s bitter rivalry leads to an intense showdown; love and marriage is key for some Shieldinch residents; while new beginnings beckon at The Tall Ship.

The images show a bloodied Lenny Murdoch, played by Frank Gallagher, as he stands amidst a dramatic fire scene.

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Meanwhile, Bob O’Hara, played by Stephen Purdon, looks pensive as he walks Montego Street in Shieldinch.

The episode will air at 9pm on BBC iPlayer and BBC Scotland, followed by a special one-off documentary, River City: The Last Take, at 10pm, which will reunite the cast, including including Stephen Purdon, Sally Howitt, Frank Gallagher, Jacqueline Leonard, Jordan Young, Carmen Pieraccini, Grant Stott and Gayle Telfer Stevens, to celebrate over two decades of laughter, love and plenty of drama in Shieldinch.

Alongside their onscreen families, the cast celebrate some of the unforgettable storylines from over two decades of drama as well as sharing untold behind-the-scenes secrets.

The documentary will also include exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the last week of filming, emotional reunions, unforgettable clips, as well as memories from devoted fans, taking viewers on one last wander down Montego Street.

River City ends Monday 31st August at 9pm on BBC Scotland