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We meet those who call the waterways – the UK’s canal network - home. Whether it be retirees looking for freedom, young people searching for an affordable alternative to the cost-of-living crisis, newlyweds, families or divorcees, we’ll be introduced to a new and vibrant community made up of people from all walks of life, ages and backgrounds.

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Ian Gain

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Þáttaröð 1Series 1
20 þættir29. apríl 2024

S01E01 · Episode 1

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Carrie, a young woman from Doncaster, is moving from a three-bedroom house onto a permanently moored narrowboat called Mabel, which she plans to redecorate. In Derbyshire, father and son Paul and Chris run their floating pizzeria - The Waltzing Matilda - and travel the canals of the Peak District. And solo boater Emma is taking her newly renovated, historic narrowboat - The Dawn Piper - on an epic adventure. Plus, a visit to the Llangollen horse-drawn boats in Wales to see how canal boats were towed in the past.

29. apríl 202445 mín

S01E02 · Episode 2

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Carrie and her dog Winnie begin their new life on the water, but will their new sofa fit in their narrowboat? And Emma's boat springs a leak.

29. apríl 202446 mín

S01E03 · Episode 3

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As Emma heads towards Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, can her engine hold out long enough for her to realise her dream? And experienced boaters Paul and Anthony upgrade to a new eco-boat.

29. apríl 202446 mín

S01E04 · Episode 4

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Paul and Anthony take delivery of their new boat. And Gary, Nikki and their children Noah and Lily live their life on the move, continually cruising the canals.

29. apríl 202446 mín

S01E05 · Episode 5

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Carrie puts the finishing touches to her narrowboat, Mabel. Paul and Anthony take one final cruise on their old boat, Morning Star, before the big move to their new eco-boat.

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S01E06 · Episode 6

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Vic and Jo cruise the Peak District looking for the perfect place to open their café. On the Oxford Canal, yoga instructor May builds a new yoga platform on her narrowboat roof.

6. maí 202446 mín

S01E07 · Episode 7

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Comedian Joel is on a quest from London to unknown waters in search of a location for his gig. The Canal and River Trust litter boat continues its trawl of the Birmingham canals.

6. maí 202446 mín

S01E08 · Episode 8

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Jo trials some new recipes for her cookbook on a Peak District towpath. And we meet Joe and Rachel, who have their work cut out renovating their new home, Windfish.

6. maí 202446 mín

S01E09 · Episode 9

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Things get competitive for Nigel and Diane at Pennington Flash nature reserve on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, and we learn about the Canal and River Trust team's mindful walks

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S01E10 · Episode 10

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Rachel and Joe build a new kitchen for their boat, Windfish. It's cookbook launch day for Vic and Jo in the Peak District. And will Nigel and Diane make it to Standedge Tunnel?

6. maí 202446 mín

S01E11 · Episode 11

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On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Nick and Gina race to get their hotel boat ready for their guests' arrival. In Hertfordshire, Sam shows us his world on The Floating Bike Shop.

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S01E12 · Episode 12

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Work on Kevin and Tina's boat continues, but will their plans to deliver it at a boat show be a wash out? Nick and Gina head to the Bingley Five Rise.

14. maí 202446 mín

S01E13 · Episode 13

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Wes and Amy cruise the Kennet and Avon Canal looking for somewhere to moor up with Wi-Fi for their live-streaming jobs. The Lady Teal and guests travel up the Bingley Five Rise.

15. maí 202446 mín

S01E14 · Episode 14

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Steve and Chris head to Chester to help plan their daughter's wedding. Sam finds a home for his towpath bike shop. Wes and Amy try the Caen Hill Locks.

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S01E15 · Episode 15

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Will anyone buy any of Sam's restored bikes at his towpath bike shop? The Chamberlain fuel boat competes in a tug of war at the Norbury Festival.

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S01E16 · Episode 16

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On the Oxford Canal, Jack and Gabby get to work on making their new boat environmentally sustainable. Tracey and Tim open their towpath dog treat business for the new season.

20. maí 202446 mín

S01E17 · Episode 17

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On the River Lea, florist Roka takes her home-grown tulips to market. Tracey and Tim head towards Little Venice in London to launch their Accessible Waterways badge scheme.

21. maí 202446 mín

S01E18 · Episode 18

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Tracey and Tim launch their accessible waterways scheme. And we meet Peter and Noni, who are navigating their way through Foxton Locks, one of the seven wonders of the waterways.

22. maí 202446 mín

S01E19 · Episode 19

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Jack and Gabby struggle to put in their new chimney on the Oxford Canal, and theatre worker Ed's boat Womble is being surveyed and getting its tri-annual hull blacking.

23. maí 202446 mín

S01E20 · Episode 20

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Jack and Gabby take their new boat for its first cruise, Ed shows off his culinary skills at a rooftop party, and Peter and Noni take their narrowboat Barbarella across the sea!

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Þáttaröð 2Series 2
30 þættir5. maí 2025

S02E01 · Episode 1

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Lauren harvests lunch from her boat's roof garden, while, below deck, Adam works on his book about life of the water

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S02E02 · Episode 2

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Debs and Mick meet a Canal and River Trust legend on their way into Liverpool.

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S02E03 · Episode 3

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Debs and Mick hit a dead end in Wales. Adam and Lauren head to Milton Keynes to collect Adam’s new book.

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Julie and Martin approach Martin’s nemesis, the supposedly haunted Harecastle Tunnel.

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S02E05 · Episode 5

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Will Rhianna’s floating concert be harmonious? Martin faces his fears in the Harecastle Tunnel.

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S02E06 · Episode 6

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The new run continues. Nigel, Sue and their pet ‘Sheepums’ begin a British waterborne adventure. And series one favourite Emma is having yet another engine disaster.

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S02E07 · Episode 7

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The new run continues. Will the water levels scupper Paul, Sami and Ren’s towpath festival? And songwriter Andy begins work on a new project.

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S02E08 · Episode 8

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Joe Dixon is turning his 72-foot narrowboat into a rental boat, but he's got his work cut out. Emma launches a new project.

14. maí 202546 mín

S02E09 · Episode 9

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Iqbal and Sabahat cook up a feast on the Curry Cruiser. Joe's holiday boat receives its final touches before her maiden voyage. Emma's busy with her calendar project.

15. maí 202546 mín

S02E10 · Episode 10

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Andy delivers his project to a mooring, but it's something that he's rarely done... Veteran Jay takes to the water for the first time as a continuous cruiser. Emma shows off her completed calendar.

16. maí 202546 mín

S02E11 · Episode 11

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Pat and Jill cruise the Leeds-Liverpool canal on their sweetie boat. Rachel, James and Joe swap their home in the Welsh Valleys for a 45-foot narrowboat.

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S02E12 · Episode 12

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Andy cruises towards Llangollen and stops off to see Ruth, who's opened a marina chandlery. Tim and Tracey host the first Accessible Waterways Association gathering.

20. maí 202546 mín

S02E13 · Episode 13

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Rachel and James take their boat Ruby out for the first time. Pat and Jill prepare for Halloween. Hannah plans a trip to celebrate her son George starting secondary school.

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S02E14 · Episode 14

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Rachel, James and Joe head closer to living the continuous-cruiser lifestyle. Folk group The Three Idle Women, whose songs are based on canal life, soft launch their first album.

22. maí 202546 mín

S02E15 · Episode 15

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James creates a unique mural on the side of narrowboat Ruby. Tracey and Tim realise their dream, as the Canal and River Trust officially launch the first accessible mooring.

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S02E16 · Episode 16

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In Cheshire, drag king and cabaret artist Kim navigates narrowboat life. And we meet the Water Chaplains providing support up and down the waterways.

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S02E17 · Episode 17

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In Northampton, novice narrowboater Jodi begins renovations on her new floating home. In Oxfordshire, Jack and Gabby attempt to baby-proof their boat.

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S02E18 · Episode 18

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On the Lancaster Canal, 80-something boaters Tony and Margaret navigate low water levels. And water Chaplains Kim and Paul have their boat blessed.

28. maí 202546 mín

S02E19 · Episode 19

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On the Oxford Canal, we meet Sally who runs a roving arts workshop. And Kim unpacks his array of costumes onboard Coeur de Lion, before heading to perform at Chester Pride.

29. maí 202546 mín

S02E20 · Episode 20

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In Cheshire, Kim rehearses for the local panto onboard his boat, and in Northamptonshire, the Water Chaplains bring Easter cheer to all at the Buckby Locks.

30. maí 202546 mín

S02E21 · Episode 21

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Maxine and Steve head down the Macclesfield Canal, enroute to the Caldon Canal anniversary festival. In North Yorkshire, Flora and Faraz take a narrowboat holiday to see if boating life is for them.

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S02E22 · Episode 22

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In London, Shannon investigates a filtration system that turns dirty canal water into drinking water. In Worcestershire, boat instructor Emily helps solo cruiser Anita face her narrowboat fears.

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S02E23 · Episode 23

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In London, Shannon hosts a band on her tiny boat radio show. Joel has discovered his adventurous streak and heads south from Birmingham, but he has a big decision to make about his final destination.

4. júní 202546 mín

S02E24 · Episode 24

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Having decided that narrowboat life is for them, Flora and Faraz collect their new home. On the Grand Union Canal, Cathy, Andrew and Emily serve customers with fuel and logs.

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S02E25 · Episode 25

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Joel heads out onto the Bristol Channel for a night-time cruise. Instructor Emily continues her lessons for new boat owners. Flora and Faraz begin their continuous cruising life.

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Þáttaröð 3Series 3
20 þættir31. maí 2026

S03E01 · Episode 1

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Canal cruising returns, as more boaters enjoy new adventures on our waterways. Claire takes on a tugboat restoration. Roger and Jo host a paint-and-sip event in the Cotswolds.

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S03E02 · Episode 2

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Roger and Jo head to Teddington Lock to recreate their wedding photos. Claire continues her tugboat transformation. Michelle heads out of Lancashire marina for her first cruise.

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In Cheshire, Paul and Anthony have an adorable new crewmate. Claire reopens the Shanti Tea Boat. In Lancashire, Michelle makes great strides with her outreach project.

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S03E04 · Episode 4

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In Nottinghamshire, continuous cruiser Jay embarks on his next adventure. On the Shropshire Union Canal, Paul, Anthony and a flotilla of boaters rock up to an Elvis tribute.

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S03E05 · Episode 5

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Paul's towpath pop-up in Fradley Junction proves a success. After a huge canal breach diverts his journey, can Jay reach Stoke-on-Trent in time for his comedy performance.

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S03E06 · Episode 6

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After 25 years at home, fledgling boater Tom finally casts off from his parents. In Birmingham, boat life isn't all plain sailing for Gen when her plumbing springs a surprise.

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S03E07 · Episode 7

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