Canal Boat Diaries

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.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

November 19, 2019

Last Aired

June 17, 2025

Networks

BBC Four, U&Yesterday

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

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

Robbie Cumming

Presenter

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