RIVER City is among the winners named at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Scotland 2023 Programme Awards. 

Scotland television industry was celebrated at a glittering ceremony in Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket last night (June 8), with a total of 28 awards being handed out. 

River City's 20th Anniversary programme took home the prize for Best Drama.

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Glasgow Times: Tony CurranTony Curran (Image: RTS Scotland)The soap, which is based in the fictional Glasgow area of Sheildinch, celebrated 20 years with a special episode in September last year. 

Stephen Purdon, who has starred in the programme as the beloved character Shellsuit Bob since the show started, said on Twitter the RTS Scotland awards was a "phenomenal night" for the soap and he was "proud" of the win. 

He wrote: "Phenomenal night for @bbcrivercity at the @RTSScotland awards, picking up best drama."

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BBC's mockumentary series Scot Squad, which came to an end earlier this year, was victorious in the Comedy category, while Tony Curran was awarded Best Actor - Male for his role in Mayflies which he starred in alongside Martin Compston. 

Rob Williams won the Writer award for his prison drama Screw which was filmed in Glasgow. 

Scots actor Alan Cumming, who attended the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, was the recipient of the RTS Scotland Special Award 2023. 

Alan Cumming said: "I owe my whole career to Scotland.

"I made my first film here when I was 20. I got my first of many roles on Scottish Television when I was 21 and my first feature film was a Scottish co-production with a Scottish writer/director.

"I continue to return to my homeland to work on screen and on stage.

"It’s truly my honour to be back in Glasgow where it all began nearly four decades ago, to receive this award from RTS. I’m no awa to bide awa."

Stephen O’Donnell, chair of RTS Scotland, added: "What a night! When you see all this talent together in the one room, it’s clear to see that Scotland’s creative community punches above its weight.

"These Awards are so important to recognise the incredible TV talent we have here in Scotland, not only to celebrate their achievements but also to inspire the next generation – something that is crucial to us at RTS Scotland."