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The River (1988)

First aired October 20, 198830m/ep1 season · 6 epsEnded
5.2

5 votes

Comedy

Overview

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

Top Billed Cast

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

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Scripted

Last Air Date

November 24, 1988

Networks

BBC One

Production

BBC

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