STARS of Scottish screen lit up the City Chambers this week to lend support to an ambitious TV project for the city.

Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren hosted a glittering civic reception for 400 guests to showcase plans for Wax Fruit, a period drama based on Guy McCrone’s beloved trilogy of books.

Among the attendees were Two Doors Down star Elaine C. Smith, River City’s Juliet Cadzow, Still Game stars Greg Hemphill and Gavin Mitchell, Scotland’s Home of the Year judge Anna Campbell-Jones, and Scottish TV and film stars Shirley Henderson, Jonathan Watson, Julie Wilson Nimmo and Atta Yaqub.

Elaine C Smith with Sarah PurserElaine C Smith with Sarah Purser (Image: Newsquest)

Produced by Little White Rose Films, who have launched a petition in the hope of landing a commission for the series, Wax Fruit follows the rise of the Moorhouse family in 19th-century Glasgow, when the city was an industrial powerhouse.

Ashley JensenAshley Jensen (Image: Mark Mainz)

An entertaining seven-minute trailer for the series, featuring a stellar cast that includes Martin Compston, Ashley Jensen and breakthrough star Frankie Corio, has already got people talking about the show.

Anna Campbell-Jones and Liz ParkerAnna Campbell-Jones and Liz Parker (Image: Newsquest)

Showrunner and executive producer Sarah Purser said: “The Moorhouse family’s story is one of grit, audacity, and ambition - a reflection of Glasgow itself.

“The city in the 1870s was a melting pot of brilliant minds - a fusion of industry, invention, and art. This adaptation would highlight the city as a character in its own right, capturing the ingenuity, wit and tenacity that defines Scotland.

“The appetite and support shown at this reception reinforces how much this story is ready to be brought to life.”

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Producers already have plans for multiple series of Wax Fruit, with outlines for 50 episodes in the bag, and they believe the show could result in a huge tourism boost for Glasgow shining a light on the city's remarkable Victorian history and legacy.

Sarah added: “There’s a unique energy about Wax Fruit. It’s unapologetically bold, filled with laughter, tears, unforgettable characters, and a richness that captures Scotland’s humour and warmth.

Sarah Purser with event host Heather SuttieSarah Purser with event host Heather Suttie (Image: Newsquest) "This is a golden opportunity to bring Victorian Glasgow to life on screen, a vibrant and captivating world filled with compelling new characters."

Guest speakers at the civic reception included former Makar and poet Liz Lochhead and Elaine C Smith, who plays formidable matriarch Mrs Barrowfield.

To support the Wax Fruit campaign to attract the attention of TV commissioners, head to the Change.Org website to sign the petition.