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COLLECTION · Series · 1988

The River

The River follows the tranquil life of lovable, Cockney, ex-convict Davey Jackson who is lock keeper on the canal near the village of Chumley-on-the-Water.

Source: TMDB
* 5.7 (6)ComedyUnited Kingdom
Creators
Michael Aitkens
Countries
United Kingdom
Studios
BBC One · BBC
Runtime
30 min/ep
Release
20/10/1988
Score
5.7 / 10 (6)
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Seasons and episodes
Series 1
6 episodes · 1988
Episode 1. Episode 1
1988-10-20 · 30 min

Cockney Davey Jackson enjoys a quiet life living with his Aunt Maud in the little village of Chumley-on-the-Water. He makes his living as a lock keeper for the village, but his peaceful existence is shattered when bolshy Scotswoman Sarah…

Episode 2. Episode 2
1988-10-27 · 30 min

Davey is tasked with compiling a team with local residents to compete against neighboring village Bunbury in a cricket match, which is no easy task. Meanwhile, Sarah annoys the passing barges with her painting and her attitude, so Davey…

Episode 3. Episode 3
1988-11-03 · 30 min

Sarah gets a case of the green-eyed monster when she sees Davey talking to a woman on a barge and is determined to find out his background regarding women. But Sarah has her own secret, and when she receives a letter that morning, she…

Episode 4. Episode 4
1988-11-10 · 30 min

Sarah kisses Davey while out birdwatching, but she's unable to cope with her burgeoning feelings towards him. Meanwhile, Davey's attractive cousin Sheila comes to visit, and Aunt Betty plots to use her to seduce Davey and tempt him away…

Episode 5. Episode 5
1988-11-17 · 30 min

Sarah refuses to talk to Davey after discovering cousin Sheila in his bed. And that's not the only hot water Davey's in when he receives a letter from the Water Board, informing him that an Inspector will be arriving to review his…

Episode 6. Episode 6
1988-11-24 · 30 min

Davey and Sarah's first time together doesn't go according to plan, leading Sarah to blame herself. And with Aunt Betty causing more mischief to try and split them up, Sarah decides she must leave the village. Can Davey do anything to…

Cast by season
Katy Murphy
Katy Murphy
Sarah MacDonald
David Essex
David Essex
Davey Jackson
Shaun Scott
Shaun Scott
Tom Pike
David Ryall
David Ryall
Colonel Danvers
Vilma Hollingbery
Vilma Hollingbery
Aunt Betty
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