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
The River - The Complete Series
Singer David Essex stars in his first acting role as Davey Jackson, a former cockney wide boy who fell in love with nature during a spell in open prison. Now out, he settles in a cottage in the coutryside and the story revolves around him and the quirky characters that he meets in this warming sitcom.
A pop video of David Essex singing the show's theme tune is included as an extra on the DVD.
First released: Monday 27th March 2006
- Distributor: DD Home Entertainment
- Region: 2
- Discs: 1
- Catalogue: 120102
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