The River
The River
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The River

5.2 / 10
1988
1 season
6 episodes
Comedy

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.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Episode 1

    20-10-198830m

    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 pea...

  • Ep 2

    2.Episode 2

    27-10-198830m

    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 pas...

  • Ep 3

    3.Episode 3

    03-11-198830m

    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 se...

  • Ep 4

    4.Episode 4

    10-11-198830m

    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 B...

  • Ep 5

    5.Episode 5

    17-11-198830m

    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 hi...

  • Ep 6

    6.Episode 6

    24-11-198830m

    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 decide...

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