Series

The River

★ 5.7(6)198830m1 season

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Where to watch The River

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Good to know

Creator: Michael Aitkens
Release date: 1988-10-20
Runtime: 30m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About The River

The River is a 1988 web series in the Comedy genre, created by Michael Aitkens, starring Katy Murphy, David Essex and Shaun Scott. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The River in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Series 16 eps · 1988

Cast

Katy Murphy

Sarah MacDonald

David Essex

Davey Jackson

Shaun Scott

Tom Pike

David Ryall

Colonel Danvers

Vilma Hollingbery

Aunt Betty

Themes & keywords

love-hate relationshipromcomex-consitcom

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The River in Australia?+

The River is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The River on Netflix?+

The River is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How many seasons of The River are there?+

The River has 1 season and 6 episodes in total.

Who stars in The River?+

The River stars Katy Murphy, David Essex, Shaun Scott, David Ryall and Vilma Hollingbery.

When did The River come out?+

The River is a 1988 web series created by Michael Aitkens.

What genre is The River?+

The River is Comedy series.

Who created The River?+

The River was created by Michael Aitkens.