List of River City characters introduced in 2004–2005

River City is a long running BBC Scotland soap opera from Scotland. This is a list of characters who first appeared on the programme during 2004 and 2005, listed in order of their first appearance.

Harry Black

Harry Black
River City character
Portrayed by	Carter Ferguson
Duration	2004–2005
Classification	Former
In-universe information Occupation Police officer

Harry Black is a fictional character in the BBC Scotland soap, River City played by Carter Ferguson from 2004 to 2005. PC Black is a police officer.^[1]

Harry was the officer who looked after Joanne Rossi (Allison McKenzie) and Ruth Rossi (Morag Calder) when they were in jail. He went on a date with Kelly-Marie Adams (Carmen Pieraccini), but the pair later decided that they weren't suited to each other. Kelly-Marie then set Harry up on a date with Ruth but they split up when Harry said Ruth was too controlling.^[2]

Jimmy Mullen

Jimmy Mullen (played by Billy McElhaney) made his first appearance in 2004.^[3]

In 2010, Jimmy has been battling with his wife Scarlett O'Hara (Sally Howitt) for her to take more of an interest in her mother, as Jimmy cannot see her controlling and devious ways. In 2011, Jimmy got involved with drugs.^[4]

Patricia Cullen

Patricia Cullen (played by Caroline Paterson) made her first appearance in 2004.^[3] In 2014, she re-joined the cast playing social worker Sandra Devlin.^[5]

Patricia is the mother of Nicki Cullen and Zoe Cullen.^[6]

Lenny Murdoch

Lenny Murdoch (played by Frank Gallagher) made his first appearance in 2005.^[7][8] He is married to Lydia Murdoch (Jacqueline Leonard).^[9]

In 2022, he appeared in a special two-part episode focusing on his past.^[10]

Andrew Murray

Andrew Murray (played by Sam Heughan) made his first appearance in 2005.^[11] Andrew was an aspiring footballer.^[12]

Zoe Cullen

Zoe Cullen
River City character
Portrayed by	Laura McMonagle
Duration	2005–2008
Classification	Former
In-universe information Sisters Nicki Cullen

Zoe Cullen (played by Laura McMonagle [fr]) made her first appearance in 2005.^[13]

Carly Fraser

Carly Fraser
River City character
Portrayed by	Michelle O'Brien
Duration	2005–2008
Classification	Former
In-universe information Mother Lola Fraser

Carly Fraser is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City, played by Michelle O'Brien.^[14]

Lola Fraser

Lola Fraser
River City character
Portrayed by	Suzanne Bonnar
Duration	2005
Classification	Former
In-universe information Daughters Carly Fraser

Lola Fraser is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City, played by Suzanne Bonnar.^[15] She is a single mother to her daughter Carly and has been a single mum since Carly's dad died.^[16]