Stephen Purdon Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

River City star Stephen Purdon has led tributes to a young colleague after his sudden death. Purdon - who plays Bob O'Hara in the BBC Scotland soap - said he was 'gutted' when he heard the news of Michael Beaton's passing.

Still Game icon Greg Hemphill and Burnistoun's Robert Florence are returning to BBC One Scotland this weekend with their comedy sketch 'Queen of the New Year'. The programme made its festive debut last year and is making a comeback on Hogmanay to bring more mirth and merriment to the evening.

River City fans have been left in stitches as producers shared some of the stars' most hilarious bloopers while filming.

River City actor Gayle Telfor Steven is joining a cast of rising Scots talent for pantomime season this year.

River City is to be rocked by destruction after a storm sweeps Shieldinch causing catastrophic damage.

Fans of River City are reminiscing as the popular Scottish soap prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Stephen Purdon says he is "humbled" to have River City 's 20th anniversary episode focused on his character and admits it was emotional filming it.

River City actor Jordan Young, who plays Alex Murdoch in the Scottish soap, says it has 'changed his life' as the cast and crew prepare to celebrate 20 years since the first episode aired.

Wellerman songwriter Nathan Evans, Karen Dunbar and stars of Still Game and River City . The celebrities were at the venue to kick on promotion of this Sunday's All Stars v Legends pro-celebrity charity football match at Airdrieonians' Excelsior Stadium.

Singer Susan Boyle has landed her dream gig – a role in River City starring ­alongside her soap “hero” Shellsuit Bob.

River City's Stephen Purdon has revealed Walter Smith once pulled him up for ruining his Tuesday night in front of the TV.

Scot Squad star Darren Connell plans to contact police after receiving abuse from a 'vile' troll who told him to kill himself. The online bully also said he hopes Darren's 'future kids' are 'raped' and threatened to smash the actor's face in.

River City fans will get the chance to meet with actors, Jordan Young, Stephen Purdon and Scott Fletcher will in 'An Evening With' as it tours around Scotland with ten different dates.