Which actor from the TV comedy "The River," also has two number one hits on the UK Top 40?
Shaun Scott (actor):  He also appeared as deputy lock keeper Tom Pike in the 1989 BBC TV comedy "The River" with David Essex. David Essex:  Since the 1970s, he has attained 19 Top 40 singles in the UK (including two number ones) and 16 Top 40 albums.
David Essex