The River's primary photo
  • The River (1988–1988)
  • TV Series | 30 min | Comedy
The River (1988–1988)
TV Series | 30 min | 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.
Read more: Plot summary
Seasons
Creator
Michael Aitkens (creator)
Director
Writer
Michael Aitkens (written by)
Producer
Susan Belbin (producer)
Composer
Editors
David Pygram | Jon Bignold (video tape)
Production Design
Trending

Become a member to see MOVIEmeter and news information about The River.

Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 20, 1988

Release date (First episode)
Oct 20, 1988 (United Kingdom)

Contacts

Become a member to see contact information for The River.

Cast

+ Add Cast
14 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
David Essex
Davey Jackson Davey Jackson   See fewer
6
Katy Murphy
Sarah MacDonald Sarah MacDonald   See fewer
6
Shaun Scott
Tom Pike Tom Pike   See fewer
6
Vilma Hollingbery
Aunt Betty Aunt Betty   See fewer
6
David Ryall
Colonel Danvers Colonel Danvers   See fewer
6
Camille Coduri
Cousin Sheila Cousin Sheila   See fewer
1
Arthur White
Inspector Snape Inspector Snape   See fewer
1
Nigel Williams
Nigel Buchanan Nigel Buchanan   See fewer
1
Christopher Whitehouse
Man on Boat Man on Boat   See fewer
1
Louise Harrison
Girl on Boat Girl on Boat   See fewer
1
Stephen Riddle
Bunbury Captain Bunbury Captain   See fewer
1
Steve Whyment
Cyclist Cyclist   See fewer
1
Jennie Jay Williams
Susie (as Jennie Jay) Susie (as Jennie Jay)   See fewer
1
Eric Francis
Elderly Gent Elderly Gent   See fewer
1
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown