
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.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Oct 20, 1988
- Popularity: 5.8966
- 5 votes
- Networks
- (GB)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Nov 24, 1988
Last episode: Episode 6
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Series 1
Aired
Episode 1Episode 130 min
Chumley on the Water is Davey Jackson's ideal place, until the arrival of Sarah MacDonald...
Episode 2Episode 230 min
Sarah must learn to be nice to people. The local cricket match could provide the ultimate test for both her and Davey.
Episode 3Episode 330 min
Third episode of the romantic comedy starring David Essex. The contents of a letter for Sarah get an explosive reaction from Davey.
Episode 4Episode 430 min
In order to disrupt Davey's potential relationship with Sarah, Aunt Betty enlists the aid of little Cousin Sheila.
Episode 5Episode 530 min
Fifth episode of comedy about lock keeper Davey Jackson, starring David Essex,
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