Robin Laing

Robin Laing (born 1976) is a Scottish actor, best known for his portrayal of Edward Heffron in the HBO series Band of Brothers (2001) and as DI Donald in River City (2012–17).

Born in Dundee,[1] Laing began acting at a young age, joining an Arbroath theatre company, performing there in productions such as Trainspotting, portraying the character of Renton.[2] He studied Drama at Fife College.[3]

Laing's participation in Band of Brothers led to a friendship with Heffron, whom he played, until Heffron's passing in 2013.[4] Laing joined the cast of River City in 2012, and would appear regularly on it until 2017, and also appeared on Waterloo Road in a recurring role. Other appearances include in the films Filth (2013) and Outlaw King (2018).[5]

Laing resides in London.[6]

Radio
DateTitleRoleDirectorStation
21 August 2008Sex for Volunteers[7]DouglasKirsty WilliamsBBC Radio 4 Afternoon Play
9 October 2009Daniel and Mary[8]DanielKirsty WilliamsBBC Radio Scotland Drama
26 January 2010The Ca'd'oro Cafe[9]BillyKirsty WilliamsBBC Radio 4 Afternoon Play
28 February 2010La Princesse de Clèves[10]NemoursKirsty WilliamsBBC Radio 3 Drama on 3
30 October 2010The Vanishing[11]Jean-Pierre Gallo
Manager		Kirsty WilliamsBBC Radio 4 Saturday Play
28 September 2011One Hundred and Forty Characters: Songbirds[12]Read byKirsteen CameronBBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading
19 December 2011Down and Out in Auchangaish[13]DonnieKirsty WilliamsBBC Radio 4 Afternoon Play
13 August 2012 – 17 August 2012The Other One[14]DadKirsty WilliamsBBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour Drama
23 September 2012Mary Stuart[15]LeicesterGaynor MacfarlaneBBC Radio 3 Drama on 3
29 January 2014Albion Street[16]JamieGaynor MacfarlaneBBC Radio Scotland Drama
22 January 2018 – 2 February 2018The Truth About Hawaii[17]DavidKirsty WilliamsBBC Radio 4 15 Minute Drama
22 January 2018 – 12 February 20184/4[18]ArchieGaynor MacfarlaneBBC Radio 4 Afternoon Drama
30 September 2018(After) Fear[19]The PianistKirsty WilliamsBBC Radio 3 Drama on 3
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References
  1. River City cop Robin Laing goes behind the camera after being inspired by Tom Hanks
  2. Robin Laing
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  4. River City favourite Robin Laing on being at centre of festive whodunnit
  5. Cop calls suit River City star Robin Laing just fine!
  6. Robin Laing
  7. BBC – Afternoon Play – Sex for Volunteers
  8. BBC – BBC Radio Scotland – Daniel and Mary
  9. BBC – Afternoon Play – The Ca'd'oro Cafe
  10. BBC – Drama on 3 – La Princesse de Clèves
  11. BBC – Saturday Play – The Vanishing
  12. BBC – Afternoon Reading – One Hundred and Forty Characters: Songbirds
  13. BBC – Afternoon Play – Down and Out in Auchangaish
  14. BBC – Woman's Hour Drama – The Other One
  15. BBC – Drama on 3 – Mary Stuart
  16. BBC – BBC Radio Scotland – Albion Street
  17. BBC – 15 Minute Drama – The Truth About Hawaii
  18. BBC – Afternoon Drama – 4/4: Introduction and Allegro
  19. BBC – Drama on 3 – (After) Fear
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