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Wigan to Burnley

Canal Boat DiariesSeries 3
Episode 1 of 4

Narrowboater Robbie Cumming begins a 170-mile journey across the north of England and soon runs into difficulty with a problem with his craft's propeller in Wigan.

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

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Thu 23 Oct 202501:25
BBC Four

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Credits

PresenterRobbie Cumming
Production ManagerLouise Cavanagh
Series ProducerStuart Woodman
Executive ProducerTony Parker
Aerial PhotographerPhilip Fearnley
EditorMatthew Clare

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