RIVER CITY: MONDAY 01 NOVEMBER 2021

​​​​River City
Monday 01 November 2021
BBC Scotland
22:00

Devised by Stephen Greenhorn
Writer: Kim Millar
Director: Davie McKay
Series Producer: Deb Charles
Executive Producer: Martin McCardie
Executive Producer: Gavin Smith
Senior Executive Producer: Kate Oates

This week in Shieldinch.

Lenny's homecoming is overshadowed by recent shocking revelations.

Darren's attempts to woo Nicole go awry.

While Caitlin grows suspicious of Ellie's secretive behaviour, Karen finally finds some common ground with Jessie.

Troubled by Rachel Grant's confession, Lenny turns to his loyal confidant, Mick Mulvaney, for guidance.  Mulvaney disputes claims that Lydia is alive, adamant that they are just hurtful lies, but reluctantly agrees to see what he can uncover for Lenny.

After an awkward exchange with Mulvaney in the street, Amber suspects her father is keeping something from the family, and corners Lenny, demanding to know what’s going on.  She is shocked to hear about the attempted hit, but Lenny stops at telling her about the Lydia revelations -  for now.

Elsewhere, Darren turns to Suzie for advice on how to win Nicole's affections.  Suzie sets about creating the perfect date at Molly's Corner complete with champagne, chocolates and flowers, but Bernie's behaviour threatens to ruin the romance.

Stressed about her debts, Caitlin remains resolute about the decision to reject Uncle John's inheritance, little realising Ellie has taken it instead.  However, when Caitlin spots Ellie talking to Laura, the lawyer, she grows suspicious of her sister.

Meanwhile, Ellie's guilt grows and she turns to Roisin for advice who tells her what she already knows: it's only a matter of time before Caitlin uncovers the truth.

Karen and Jessie spend the day together and finally begin to open up to one another. Jessie talks to Karen about online dating, but Karen is clearly unsettled by messages on her phone and her mind elsewhere.

CAST

Frank Gallagher as Lenny Murdoch
Sammy Hayman as Darren Foulkes
Juliet Cadzow as Suzie Fraser
Gayle Telfer Stevens as Caitlin McLean
Frances Thorburn as Kim O'Hara
Jordan Young as Alex Murdoch
Kirsty Pickering as Jessie McAllister
Claire Dargo as Karen Connolly
Brian James Leys as Ash King
Joyce Falconer as Roisin McIntyre
Barbara Rafferty as Bernie O'Hara
Leah MacRae as Ellie McLean
Jimmy Chisholm as Sonny Caplan
Jennifer Black as Laura Haynes
Laurie Ventry as Father Mulvaney