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The River

The River

★ 6.0/10•1988•30m•PG•Comedy
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 20, 1988

Episodes

E130m

Episode 1

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 MacDonald comes through the river one day and ends up in the water after they clash. And as she meets some of the more unusual residents in the village, it seems both of them have something to hide.

Oct 20, 1988

E230m

Episode 2

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 challenges her to be nice to someone. But she isn't going to like the person he chooses for her.

Oct 27, 1988

E330m

Episode 3

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 refuses to tell Davey what it contains, leading Davey to wonder just what she has to hide.

Nov 3, 1988

E430m

Episode 4

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 from Sarah.

Nov 10, 1988

E530m

Episode 5

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 as lock keeper after several complaints.

Nov 17, 1988

E630m

Episode 6

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 her?

Nov 24, 1988

Actors

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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