King of the River is a British television series transmitted by the BBC between 1966 and 1967.
The series centred on the King family and their efforts to maintain their sail-driven barge transport business. It starred Bernard Lee, otherwise known as M in the James Bond films.King of The River Episode Guide, Matthew Lee, 2004Publicity photo for King of the River No episodes are known to exist. Locations used for filming included the Old Neptune pub in Whitstable, Kent and Sheerness High Street, Kent.
Episodes
Date Title Author Director Cast Ref.Foreign InvasionColin MorrisEric Hillsstarring Bernard Lee with Robert Brown, Sandra Dorne, Richard James, Meg Wynn Owen, Geraldine Sherman BBC – King of the River: Foreign Invasion 6 July 1966Sunset for a SailormanColin MorrisBrian Parkerstarring Bernard Leewith Richard James, Meg Wynn Owen, Geraldine ShermanBBC – King of the River: Sunset for a Sailorman 12 July 1966ShipwreckColin MorrisGerard Glaisterstarring Bernard Lee with Robert Brown, Richard James, Meg Wynn Owen, Geraldine ShermanBBC – King of the River: Shipwreck 19 July 1966What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor?Elaine MorganPeter Cregeenstarring Bernard Lee with Robert Brown, Sandra Dorne, Richard James, Meg Wynn Owen, Geraldine ShermanBBC – King of the River: What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor? 27 July 1966It's an Ill WindDonald BullGerard Glaisterstarring Bernard Lee with Meg Wynn Owen, Geraldine Sherman and guest star, Esmond KnightBBC – King of the River: It's an Ill Wind 3 August 1966By Guess and by GodAnthony CoburnPeter Sasdystarring Bernard Lee with Sandra Dorne, Meg Wynn Owen, Gregory Phillips, Geraldine Sherman and guest star, Leslie SandsBBC – King of the River: By Guess and by God 10 August 1966Down River to GloryDonald BullPeter CregeenBBC – King of the River: Down River to Glory 17 August 1966Once Aboard the LuggerElaine MorganEric Prlcestarring Bernard Lee with Sandra Dorne, Meg Wynn Owen, Gregory Phillips, Geraldine ShermanBBC – King of the River: Once Aboard the Lugger 24 August 1966Sling Your HookAlistair BellEric Hillsstarring Bernard Lee with Robert Brown, Sandra Dorne, Meg Wynn Owen, Gregory Phillips, Geraldine ShermanBBC – King of the River: Sling Your Hook 31 August 1966A Beautiful Pea-green BoatDonald BullPeter Sasdystarring Bernard Lee with Robert Brown, Sandra Dorne, Meg Wynn Owen, Gregory Phillips, Geraldine Sherman and guest star, Derek FrancisBBC – King of the River: A Beautiful Pea-green Boat 7 September 1966Keeping The Old Spirit AliveFred WatsonPeter Cregeenstarring Bernard Lee with Sandra Dorne, Gregory Phillips and Geraldine ShermanGuest stars, Eddie Byrne, Tony SelbyBBC – King of the River: Keeping The Old Spirit Alive 14 September 1966Flash PointCyril AbrahamEric Hillsstarring Bernard Lee with Sandra Dorne, Meg Wynn Owen, Gregory Phillips, Geraldine ShermanGuest star, Patrick McAlinneyBBC – King of the River: Flash Point 28 September 1966The Great Albert MysteryDonald BullPhilip Dudleystarring Bernard Lee with Robert Brown, Sandra Dorne, Geraldine ShermanGuest stars, Joseph Brady, James EllisBBC – King of the River: The Great Albert Mystery 5 October 1966Teacher's Honeymoonstarring Bernard Lee with Sandra Dorne, Meg Wynn Owen, Gregory Phillips BBC – King of the River: The Romantic Dentist 12 October 1966Susanna Goes FishingDonald BullPaul Ciappessoniwith Robert Brown, Sandra Dorne, Geraldine ShermanGuest stars, David Bauer, John Slater, Paul Whitsun-JonesBBC – King of the River: Susanna Goes Fishing 19 October 1966The End of the VoyageColin MorrisPeter Cregeenstarring Bernard Lee with Robert Brown, Sandra Dorne, Gregory Phillips, Geraldine ShermanGuest star, Jack SmethurstBBC – King of the River: The End of the Voyage 26 October 1966The Romantic DentistFred WatsonTerence Williamsstarring Bernard Lee with Sandra Dorne, Meg Wynn Owen, Gregory Phillips and guest star Meredith EdwardsBBC – King of the River: The Romantic Dentist 12 October 1966
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