Glasgow Council seeks new flagship TV production after River City ends

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 12:44 · Archive

Glasgow City Council is pursuing a replacement anchor television production after River City ended.

Glasgow City Council is seeking to attract a new flagship television production to replace River City, which has ended. During a Thursday council meeting, Bailie Anthony Carroll raised questions about what steps the council is taking to bring a replacement anchor production to the city. Councillor Ricky Bell, the council leader, said he has a meeting scheduled with STV's chief executive to discuss the matter and will continue exploring options to bring flagship productions to Glasgow.

Councillor Bell acknowledged that the loss of River City represents a significant blow to Glasgow's screen and creative industries. For many years, the programme provided employment and training opportunities for actors, writers, production staff, technicians and freelancers, while sustaining a wider ecosystem of companies and talent that established Glasgow as one of the UK's leading production centres.

The council leader emphasised the importance of the screening sector to Glasgow's economy. Television and film productions bring investment into the city, support high-skilled jobs, create opportunities for local businesses and showcase Glasgow to global audiences. Bell noted that while the council will do everything reasonably possible to support the sector, commissioning and production decisions ultimately rest with broadcasters and production companies.

How it is being reported

• Glasgow Council to discuss new flagship TV production with STV after River City lossQuestions over what Glasgow City Council is doing to attract a new “anchor production” following the loss of River City has been raised by a local councillor.Glasgow Times · 3 Nov, 12:02
• Glasgow City Council leader questioned over steps taken to attract new productions to the cityCouncillor Ricky Bell said he has a meeting scheduled with the chief executive of STV to raise this issue and will continue to explore options to bring “flagship productions” to the city.Glasgow Live · 2 Nov, 16:01

In this story: Glasgow City Council · Ricky Bell · STV · River City · Anthony Carroll · Glasgow

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