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Canal Boat Diaries

Winding through intricate networks of canals on his narrowboat, videographer Robbie Cumming embarks on a 300-mile journey across the Midlands and northern England, sharing his personal perspectives while facing the challenges of life on the water.
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  1. S1 E1 - Shardlow to Stoke-on-Trent

    November 17, 2019
    29min
    TV-G
    Robbie Cumming embarks on a 300-mile journey across the Midlands and northern England, but life on a narrowboat brings its own set of challenges when he develops a propeller problem.
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  2. S1 E2 - Froghall to Bugsworth Basin

    November 17, 2019
    29min
    TV-G
    A low tunnel in Staffordshire proves to be a problem, and Robbie helps out a stranded boater.
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  3. S1 E3 - Marple to Huddersfield

    November 17, 2019
    29min
    TV-G
    Robbie's journey across the Pennines is hampered by a fallen tree and a leaking lock pound.
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  4. S1 E4 - Sowerby Bridge to Manchester

    November 17, 2019
    29min
    TV-G
    Robbie's boat runs aground on the Rochdale Canal, stalling his plans to head to Manchester.
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  5. S1 E5 - Barton Swing Aqueduct to Liverpool Docks

    November 25, 2019
    29min
    TV-G
    Robbie must fix a leak and take care of some engine issues to continue his journey and reach the Liverpool docks.
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