River City

Okay so it's hardly Dallas but don't dismiss it because it's Scottish and you've 'heard' its mince. It's actually a very good watch, with story lines just as credible as other soaps shown through the Uk. With story lines such as explosions, drug addictions, the comeuppance of a notorious gangster involving a stabbing, hostage situation and a confrontation at the docks - to name but a few (see link below for screen caps) http://www.bbc.co.uk/Scotland/TV/rivercity/gallery/docks/index.shtml You feel for the characters as much as you would in any other soap, its not only dramatic it's funny some of the one liners are fantastic and have you in stitches.

A weak starter but has really come into it's own over the last few years receiving all most as many ratings as the national soaps on occasion.

Don't listen to people who say it's rubbish and don't just take my word for it, watch it - see for yourself - you won't regret it.

River City was launched to a shaky start, but in recent months has become compelling viewing. A charicature of life in the west of Scotland, it is funny, diverse and somewhat addictive. This programme is not without its critics, but the viewing figures have been steadily increasing; this programme has become a surprise success for BBC Scotland.

Ideally, River City should be watched with an open mind and a sense of humour. It's great. Enjoy!

As a Scottish person ,I have to agree that River City has improved so much since it began.It shows us as the normal living people of Scotland,unlike a previous Scottish soap,who showed us all as haggis loving,kilt wearing highland dwellers.That is a total myth. The current story lines are brilliant,but why no mention of the gorgeous sexy lawyer Gerry McGrade in the cast list.He is very much a central character.John Paul McGilvray plays him well. The acting is good,but sometimes the Scottish dialogue can be a little rough and ready(lots of Glaswegians speak with a clear accent) I hope river city doesn't get cancelled,as it is gritty and gripping.

The show is pretty meh, not great not bad. David Paisley is grating to watch, without him it would be much better.

As someone born in Aberdeen, Scotland, raised in The Republic of Ireland from the age of 4 & then England, & now back in Aberdeen & married to a local, I think River City is superb. The one liners - "Do you think my heid buttons up the back?" & "Did you get a lumber, Mister Henderson?" tickle my funny bone to this day. It's no better, & no worse, than many of the longer established soaps on TV. I have had some wonderful times in Glasgow in recent years - I just wish River City was filmed in the city's streets, rather than on a set, so that one could visit the location. My experience of Glasgow's citizens has always been positive, & it is a beautiful city, so I hope that this programme will encourage people to visit & immerse themselves in the culture of this "dear, green place".