Canal Boat Diaries
2019•8.3/10
Documentary
Ratings
🎬TMDb
8.3/10(3)
Travelling through England’s landscapes, towns and villages, Robbie Cumming offers a personal take on life aboard his narrowboat the Naughty Lass.
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
November 19, 2019
Last Aired
June 15, 2026
Networks
BBC Four, U&Yesterday
Available in Your Library
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Shardlow to Stoke-on-Trent
Air date: 2019-11-19
Robbie tackles a propeller problem and tricky locks on the Trent and Mersey Canal.
E2
Froghall to Bugsworth Basin
Air date: 2019-11-20
A low Staffordshire canal tunnel proves a problem and Robbie helps out a stranded boater.
E3
Marple to Huddersfield
Air date: 2019-11-21
A fallen tree and a leaking lock pound hamper Robbie's journey across the Pennines.
E4
Sowerby Bridge to Manchester
Air date: 2019-11-25
Robbie runs aground on the Rochdale Canal - will he make it to Manchester?
English
E5
Manchester to Liverpool
Air date: 2019-11-26
There are engine issues and a leaky boat to fix before Robbie reaches Liverpool Docks.
Cast
Robbie Cumming
Presenter
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