RIVER CITY: MONDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2021

​​River City
Monday 13 September 2021
BBC Scotland
22:00

Devised by Stephen Greenhorn
Writer: Chris Grady
Director: Ruth Paxton
Series Producer: Deb Charles
Executive Producer: Martin McCardie
Executive Producer: Gavin Smith
Senior Executive Producer: Kate Oates

Introducing Claire Dargo as Karen Connolly

​This week in Shieldinch.

Jessie's lies are exposed to Alex when a familiar face from the past arrives.

A paranoid Maggie convinces herself history is repeating itself with Ruby and Ash.

​Bernie is spooked when a supernatural entity intervenes.

Alex is stunned when his ex-wife Karen Connolly arrives unannounced.  Concerned that Jessie has been ignoring her calls, Karen discovers Jessie has lied about attending university for the last year.

There is a further shock in store when Alex reveals Jessie is non-binary.  Karen is far from understanding, convinced that it is just a phase.  With tensions already mounting, Karen discovers that Jessie has been caught in the crossfire of Alex's dodgy business dealings.  Despite this, Jessie argues that Shieldinch is home.  Alex and Karen think otherwise.

Elsewhere, Maggie's paranoia takes hold and she grows convinced that Ruby's relationship with her dad, Ash, could have unhealthy undertones.  Caitlin assures her that there’s no cause for concern, but Maggie confronts Ash, who is disgusted at her accusations.

Exasperated, Caitlin questions whether Maggie is drinking again.  Stung, Maggie assures she is sober - but there is trouble in store for the McLeans when finances sour, and Maggie's road to recovery stalls.

Suzie and Bernie are thrilled when Molly's Corner receives a considerable donation from a mysterious benefactor.  The friends have very different ideas about how to use the cash, and Bernie is stunned when supernatural shenanigans unfold, making her question whether Molly is trying to influence their decision.

Feeling isolated, Eve turns to Lou to help her reach out to Cameron in jail.  Lou tries to offer emotional support to her mother but her actions backfire when Eve makes a startling discovery.

CAST

Jenny Hulse as Amber Murdoch
Holly Jack as Nicole Brodie
Kathryn Howden as Maggie McLean
Jordan Young as Alex Murdoch
Zindzi Hudson as Ruby McLean
Brian James Leys as Ash King
Claire Dargo as Karen Connolly
Jimmy Chisholm as Sonny Caplan
Sally Howitt as Scarlett O'Hara
Lesley Hart as Louise "Lou" Caplan
Gayle Telfer Stevens as Caitlin McLean
Frank Gallagher as Lenny Murdoch
Victoria Liddelle as Eve Christie
Juliet Cadzow as Suzie Fraser
Kirsty Pickering as Jessie McAllister
Barbara Rafferty as Bernie O'Hara