Rent Barging Round Britain: Series 1 (2015)
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2h 58min
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- Synopsis:
Britain's canal network is a true national treasure. Forged in the fire of world-changing historic events - yet set within gorgeous scenery - it's bursting with undiscovered history and home to a vibrant community rooted in a unique way of life. And in this definitive and comprehensive series, John Sergeant sets off on a rich and colourful voyage along the eight best canal journeys Britain has to offer, unpicking each stage of their extraordinary story as he goes. It's a waterway journey from top to toe of our beautiful country: from the gentle downs of Somerset in the south, via the breathtaking countryside and engineering of the Welsh Llangollen, to the dramatic splendour of the spectacular coast to coast Caledonian Canal in the north of Scotland. And, crucially, at every step of the way, John immerses himself in living history, bringing the past to life by rolling up his sleeves, getting stuck in, and having a go at canal practices past and present.
The Aire and Calder Canal
John barges his way along the Aire and Calder Navigation which was built to link the rivers of the North East - giving the industrial cities of the North access to the East Coast, and the world beyond.
The Trent and Mersey Canal
John barges along the canal that provided a crucial link from the potteries in Staffordshire to Liverpool and the world, stopping off at Britain's brewing capital Burton on Trent where he is challenged, much to his delight, to a blind beer tasting.
The Kennet and Avon Canal
John journeys from Bath towards London along the beautiful Kennet and Avon Canal. It was built to connect the river Avon from Bristol to the river Kennet outside London.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal
John barges his way along the Leeds and Liverpool canal that runs high over the Pennines and was to give the textile industry of Leeds a direct route to the docks of Liverpool.
The Caledonian Canal
John explores his way across Scotland along perhaps the most dramatic and scenic canal in Britain - the Caledonian Canal.
The Llangollen Canal
John barges from England into Wales on one of the most spectacular canals in Britain.
The Grand Union Canal
It's certainly grand - its' Britain's longest canal at 137 miles - and it's also a union of several different waterways all joined together linking Birmingham to London.
The Birmingham Canals
John explores part of the amazing labyrinth of canals in the West Midlands - the beating heart of Britain's canal network.- Actors:
- Sarah Fellows, John Sergeant
- Directors:
- Clive Maltby
- Producers:
- Clive Maltby, Paul Sommers
- Narrated By:
- John Sergeant
- Aka:
- Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant
- Studio:
- Dazzler
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Documentaries
