Canal Boat Diaries - Series 3

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Wigan to Burnley

1 - Wigan to Burnley

Air Date: March 14, 2022

Robbie Cumming begins his 170-mile journey across the north of England and soon runs into difficulty when he encounters a propeller problem in Wigan and runs aground in Blackburn. Nevertheless, he pushes on to the Burnley Embankment.

Barrowford to Bingley

2 - Barrowford to Bingley

Air Date: March 15, 2022

Narrowboater Robbie Cumming crosses the Pennines on the picturesque Leeds and Liverpool Canal, and lends a hand to hire boaters in Gargrave, North Yorkshire. He also encounters Bingley Five Rise Locks, a wonder of the inland waterways.

Dowley Gap to Ferrybridge

3 - Dowley Gap to Ferrybridge

Air Date: March 16, 2022

Jump on board with narrowboater Robbie Cumming as he explores the Victorian village of Saltaire on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, moors up in Leeds and goes in search of an abandoned waterway on the Aire and Calder Navigation.

Knottingley to Ripon

4 - Knottingley to Ripon

Air Date: March 17, 2022

The last leg of his epic journey across the North of England, Robbie tackles the fast-flowing River Ouse and has an emergency stop. His destination is Ripon at the outer reaches of our inland waterways.