Series — 1988

The River (1988)

6.00h 30mComedy

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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A high-signal pick with 7 votes.

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Katy Murphy

Sarah MacDonald

David Essex

Davey Jackson

Shaun Scott

Tom Pike

David Ryall

Colonel Danvers

Vilma Hollingbery

Aunt Betty

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