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INSANE: River city star overwhelmed as holyrood debates soap s future | Rare Historical Photos

Holyrood River City Stephen Purdon Angus Robertson Scotland Scottish Parliament Dame Jackie Baillie Neil Bibby

River City star Stephen Purdon has said it was “overwhelming” to hear MSPs call on BBC bosses to save the long-running show.

The actor plays Bob Adams – or Shellsuit Bob – in the Scottish soap, which the BBC has announced will be ended next year.

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