7.6/105 votes#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/20/1988
Chumley on the Water is Davey Jackson's ideal place, until the arrival of Sarah MacDonald...
Director: Susan Belbin
Writer: Michael Aitkens
- 8.0/106 votes
#2 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/27/1988
Sarah must learn to be nice to people. The local cricket match could provide the ultimate test for both her and Davey.
Director: Susan Belbin
Writer: Michael Aitkens
- 7.2/105 votes
#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/3/1988
Third episode of the romantic comedy starring David Essex. The contents of a letter for Sarah get an explosive reaction from Davey.
Director: Susan Belbin
Writer: Michael Aitkens
- 7.8/106 votes
#4 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/10/1988
In order to disrupt Davey's potential relationship with Sarah, Aunt Betty enlists the aid of little Cousin Sheila.
Director: Susan Belbin
Writer: Michael Aitkens
- 7.8/106 votes
#5 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/17/1988
Fifth episode of comedy about lock keeper Davey Jackson, starring David Essex,
Director: Susan Belbin
Writer: Michael Aitkens
- NaN/100 votes
#6 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/24/1988
Last part in comedy series about village lock keeper, Davey Jackson. Starring David Essex.
Director: Susan Belbin
Writer: Michael Aitkens
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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.
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC One
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The River" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Susan Belbin and written by Michael Aitkens, it aired on 10/20/1988. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".