Canal Boat Diaries

Robbie tackles a propeller problem and tricky locks on the Trent and Mersey Canal.

A low Staffordshire canal tunnel proves a problem and Robbie helps out a stranded boater.

A fallen tree and a leaking lock pound hamper Robbie's journey across the Pennines.

Robbie runs aground on the Rochdale Canal - will he make it to Manchester? English

There are engine issues and a leaky boat to fix before Robbie reaches Liverpool Docks.

Life on board a narrowboat with Robbie Cumming. Robbie battles his way through blanket weed on the Shropshire Union Canal and accidentally floods a staircase lock in Chester.

Life on England’s waterways with Robbie Cumming. Robbie gets stuck in the mud in Woodseaves Cutting and explores the charming canal-side village of Kinver in Staffordshire.

Robbie navigates the mighty River Severn and takes an unexpected bath as he tumbles at the Tardebigge lock flight in Worcestershire.

On the last leg of his journey across England, Robbie crosses an epic aqueduct near Stratford-upon-Avon and gets stuck in a lock in central Birmingham.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Robbie begins his 300-mile adventure across the north of England and the Midlands. He is forced to make a running repair while on the Tinsley lock flight.

Robbie Cumming tackles the fast-flowing tidal River Trent and is invited to join a night-time illuminated boat parade. However, his journey is hampered by a damaged wall in Worksop and a water shortage on the picturesque Chesterfield Canal. Will he make it by boat to Kiveton Park?

Autumnal fog and an overheating engine prove to be problems for narrowboater Robbie Cumming as he navigates a Roman waterway and the fast-flowing River Trent. It’s a journey of many challenges as he runs aground and breaks down in Nottingham.

Robbie Cumming has issues with ice before taking on the famous Foxton lock flight. His destination is Braunston, the spiritual home for narrowboaters.

Robbie Cumming journeys through Royal Leamington Spa and the historic town of Warwick with its medieval castle.

Robbie Cumming sets out to explore the meandering waterways of inner city Birmingham including the Soho Loop and the Engine Arm Canal.

Disaster strikes when the Naughty Lass collides with a low bridge on the Bumble Hole Canal Branch damaging a chimney.

Robbie Cumming explores the picturesque Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.

It's Robbie's toughest trip yet as he battles through water weed on the Bradley Arm and gets stuck in silt on the Ridgacre Branch.

Robbie Cumming encounters a leaky lock pound on the Perry Barr Flight and gets marooned in the mud before travelling under Spaghetti Junction in Birmingham.

Robbie Cumming navigates the scenic Oxford Canal onboard Naughty Lass, explores its twists and turns, and helps tow a stranded broken-down boater.

Robbie navigates the Oxford Canal, bumps into a hire boat and a hedge and tackles large river locks on the scenic Upper River Thames.

Robbie's narrowboat gets a makeover before he explores the River Thames, he moors in Abingdon and tackles an emergency DIY repair to fix a leak.

Robbie visits a former Beatle's home in Henley, uncovers horror history in Marlow and struggles to find a mooring in Maidenhead on the River Thames.

While exploring the Wey and Godalming Navigations, Robbie gets caught in a storm and falls off his narrowboat. He also uncovers rock history in Guildford.

Robbie's narrowboat gets stuck under a low bridge on the challenging Basingstoke Canal as he battles through water weed. Can he make it to journey's end?