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As BBC axes River City after 23 years – are other soaps in danger of following suit?


It's time to say goodbye to River City as news of its axe from BBC after 23 years comes, with the soap ending next year.

It’s time to say goodbye to River City as the BBC have made the decision to axe the soap after 23 years, with the final episode airing in September 2026. The social media post read: “After 20 years telling the stories of the characters who live and work in Shieldinch, we’re sorry to bring you the sad news that River City will come to an end in September 2026. We are thankful to our amazing viewers, fans, cast, crew, writers, and producers who are all a valued part of the River City community.

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