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The River: Episode 2

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Episode 2

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At Floors Estate, stud manager David Trouton checks on his latest arrival, foal Sunshine.

Series charting life along the River Tweed. At Floors Estate, stud manager David Trouton checks on his latest arrival, foal Sunshine. And Tweedside Tackle's lease is up.

The heart and soul of many a border town, the rugby sevens' spiritual home is Melrose. In this episode, manager John Dalziel finds out if his players have what it takes to win their home sevens championships, as player Nyle Godsmark and his teammates carry the huge weight of expectations on their young shoulders. UK world chocolate master Ruth Hinks gets help in her chocolate factory from her children, Aiden and Delphine, production is at capacity and between running her factory and cafe Ruth is desperately trying to finish work on a new chocolate school in the heart of Peebles. On the river, Tweed Commission bailiffs are out in force making sure the rivers Tweedcode is being adhered too. Superintendent river bailiff Eddie Weatherly oversees an operation to tackle two codebreakers. In Kelso, owners of Tweedside Tackle, Tim and Caroline Pilcher have been told their lease is up, some help is on hand though, as neighbouring hotelier Margaret offers them a property to keep their business alive. And at Floors Estate, stud manager David Trouton checks on his latest arrival, foal Sunshine, as it steps outside into the lush green paddocks for the first time.

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Series charting life along the River Tweed, a Borders land of characters

Welcome to life along the River Tweed. A Borders land of characters. From rugby to racehorses, common ridings to mountain biking, salmon fishing to a chocolate factory. The River has it all.

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