Regardless of the BBCs rising Scottish drama spend, Equity and Directors UK reacted immediately with annoyance.
Equity General Secretary Paul Fleming called the cancelation short sighted and a disaster for Scottish television.
AxingRiver Citywould have a devastating effect on acting and production roles for Scottish talent, he said.
‘River City’BBC Studios/BBC Scotland
The regular opportunities and wages simply do not exist in other show formats.
The BBC has indicated that the money saved will be reallocated to other Scottish production, he added.
This must happen, and it must translate into work opportunities for Scottish talent.
We will hold the BBC to account on this.
The accusation from a local director sparked a major debate.
