Travels by Narrowboat

In this the first episode of Travels by Narrowboat, Kevin takes a giant leap of faith as he leaves his previous 'life' behind and heads many miles towards his new home - a narrowboat called Aslan. Then having successfully purchased the boat and launched it, he embarks on his maiden voyage, along the Leicester Branch of the Grand Union Canal.

With their 'trial run' that was the Maiden Voyage out of the way, Kevin and Aslan now embark on their canal life 'proper'. Leaving Crick in Northamptonshire and heading south along the Leicester Branch of the Grand Union Canal, they are instantly faced with the challenging and haunted mile-long Crick Tunnel.

Having previously moored for the evening at Welton, Kevin now heads off towards his first imposing challenge - the (almost) 2 mile long Braunston Tunnel. Afterwards, there's yet another significant milestone to achieve - six 'maiden' locks of the Braunston Flight.

Leaving Hungerfield, our dynamic duo continue along the Oxford Canal to the town of Atherstone, where Kevin hopes to finally enjoy a top class Lamb Balti Vindaloo. Unfortunately the day after, he is faced with a (potentially) game-ending situation . . .

Having waited 8 days at Atherstone, Kevin finally receives the spares he needs and very quickly sets to work. Several hours after, he's ready to continue his journey, only to later recount an encounter with the worst that humanity has to offer - an 'expert on everything' . . .

Leaving the Coventry Canal at Fradley Junction and joining the Trent & Mersey Canal, Kevin and Aslan head towards Rugely and an unexpected, yet tasty, discovery . . .

Our 'hero' now heads along the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, towards Penkridge, where he attends a summer BBQ, with a mysterious guest list . . .

Kevin joins the Shropshire Union canal at Autherley Junction and journeys towards the small town of Gnosall. Later, he passes the exact spot where he once played the starring roll in a short, low-budget horror movie . . .

Departing his overnight mooring (and slightly the worse for wear), Kevin continues along the Shropshire Union canal and en-route, indulges in two of his favorite pastimes - tea, bacon & egg sandwiches, and pork pies - OK, three pastimes . . .

In this the final episode of Season One, Kevin and Aslan now begin the last leg of their short-term goal, to visit the city of Chester. On the way, Kevin enjoys a chance meeting with one very enthusiastic and appreciative 'fan' of Travels by Narrowboat . . .