The River. Davey (David Essex). Copyright: BBC

The River

TV sitcom
BBC Two
1988
6 episodes (1 series)

Canal lock-keeper Davey falls for Scottish barge owner Sarah when she has to stay at his cottage whilst her boat is repaired. Stars David Essex, Katy Murphy, Shaun Scott, Vilma Hollingbery and David Ryall

All cast & crew

Cast
Person	Role	Episode count
David Essex	Davey Jackson View episodes Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six	6
Vilma Hollingbery	Aunt Betty View episodes Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six	6
Katy Murphy	Sarah MacDonald View episodes Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six	6
David Ryall	Colonel Danvers View episodes Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six	6
Shaun Scott	Tom Pike View episodes Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six	6

Guest cast
Person	Role	Episode count
Camille Coduri	Cousin Sheila View episodes Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four	1
Eric Francis	Elderly Gent View episodes Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two	1
Louise Harrison	Girl View episodes Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One	1
Jenny Jay	Susie View episodes Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three	1
Stephen Riddle	Bunbury Captain View episodes Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two	1
Arthur White	Inspector Snape View episodes Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five	1
Christopher Whitehouse	Man on Boat View episodes Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two	1
Nigel Williams	Nigel Buchanan View episodes Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three	1

Writing team
Person	Role	Episode count
Michael Aitkens	Writer View episodes Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six	6

Production team
Person	Role	Episode count
Susan Belbin	Director View episodes Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six	6
Susan Belbin	Producer View episodes Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six	6
David Pygram	Editor View episodes Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six	6
Chris Wadsworth	Editor View episodes Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six	5
Jon Bignold	Editor View episodes Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three	1
Jo Day	Production Designer View episodes Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six	6
Christine Rawlins	Costume Designer View episodes Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six	6
Caroline Noble	Make-up Designer View episodes Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six	6
David Essex	Composer View episodes Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six	6
Jean McClean	Production Designer View episodes Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six	1