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.
- Created by
- Michael Aitkens
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
1
- 1S1 E1
Episode 1
Oct 20, 198830 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 Ma
- 2S1 E2
Episode 2
Oct 27, 198830 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 cha
- 3S1 E3
Episode 3
Nov 3, 198830 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 refus
- 4S1 E4
Episode 4
Nov 10, 198830 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 fro
- 5S1 E5
Episode 5
Nov 17, 198830 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 position
- 6S1 E6
Episode 6
Nov 24, 198830 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 stop
Starring
Katy Murphy
Sarah MacDonald
David Essex
Davey Jackson
Shaun Scott
Tom Pike
David Ryall
Colonel Danvers
Vilma Hollingbery
Aunt Betty
Camille Coduri
Cousin Sheila
- N
Nigel Williams
Nigel Buchanan
- A
Arthur White
Inspector Snape
- L
Louise Harrison
Girl on Boat
- C
Christopher Whitehouse
Man on Boat
- S
Stephen Riddle
Bunbury Captain
- E
Eric Francis
Elderly Gent
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The River?
- The River is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of The River are there?
- The River has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The River?
- The River has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 24, 1988.
- Who stars in The River?
- The River stars Katy Murphy, David Essex, Shaun Scott, David Ryall, Vilma Hollingbery.
