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Travelling through England’s landscapes, towns and villages, Robbie Cumming offers a personal take on life aboard his narrowboat, the Naughty Lass.

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Upcoming Releases
Channel Episode Time
Recent
Marple to Huddersfield
Series 1 3. Marple to Huddersfield
The reality of life afloat with Robbie Cumming. A fallen tree and a leaking lock pound hamper Robbie's journey across the Pennines.
Your Time
Thu 09 Apr · 18:30
UK
Thu 09 Apr · 18:30
Upcoming Release
Sowerby Bridge to Manchester
Series 1 4. Sowerby Bridge to Manchester
The real side of boat life with Robbie Cumming. Robbie runs aground on the Rochdale Canal - will he make it to Manchester?
Your Time
Tue 14 Apr · 18:30
UK
Tue 14 Apr · 18:30
Channel
BBC Four
Recent
Episode
Marple to Huddersfield
Series 1 3. Marple to Huddersfield
The reality of life afloat with Robbie Cumming. A fallen tree and a leaking lock pound hamper Robbie's journey across the Pennines.
Time
Your Time
Thu 09 Apr · 18:30
UK
Thu 09 Apr · 18:30
Channel
BBC Four
Upcoming Release
Episode
Sowerby Bridge to Manchester
Series 1 4. Sowerby Bridge to Manchester
The real side of boat life with Robbie Cumming. Robbie runs aground on the Rochdale Canal - will he make it to Manchester?
Time
Your Time
Tue 14 Apr · 18:30
UK
Tue 14 Apr · 18:30
Repeats
Channel Episode Time
Recent
Canal Boat Diaries
Life on England's waterways with Robbie Cumming. A low canal tunnel in Staffordshire proves a problem, and Robbie helps out a stranded boater.
Your Time
Wed 08 Apr · 23:50
UK
Wed 08 Apr · 23:50
Repeat
Canal Boat Diaries
The real side of boat life with Robbie Cumming. Robbie runs aground on the Rochdale Canal - will he make it to Manchester?
Your Time
Wed 15 Apr · 00:30
UK
Wed 15 Apr · 00:30
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Canal Boat Diaries
Life on England's waterways with Robbie Cumming. A low canal tunnel in Staffordshire proves a problem, and Robbie helps out a stranded boater.
Time
Your Time
Wed 08 Apr · 23:50
UK
Wed 08 Apr · 23:50
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Canal Boat Diaries
The real side of boat life with Robbie Cumming. Robbie runs aground on the Rochdale Canal - will he make it to Manchester?
Time
Your Time
Wed 15 Apr · 00:30
UK
Wed 15 Apr · 00:30

Available for Streaming

Series 4 4. Loughborough to Braunston

4. Loughborough to Braunston

Robbie Cumming has issues with ice before taking on the famous Foxton lock flight. His destination is Braunston, the spiritual home for narrowboaters.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 4 May 2023
Availability: Available for over a year (until 04 May 2034)
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Series 4 3. Lincoln to Nottingham

3. Lincoln to Nottingham

Autumnal fog and an overheating engine prove to be problems for narrowboater Robbie Cumming as he navigates a Roman waterway and a tidal river.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 7:30pm 3 May 2023
Availability: Available for over a year (until 04 May 2034)
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Series 4 2. Keadby to Kiveton Park

2. Keadby to Kiveton Park

Robbie Cumming navigates the tidal Trent and joins a night-time illuminated boat parade on the picturesque Chesterfield Canal.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 7:30pm 2 May 2023
Availability: Available for over a year (until 04 May 2034)
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Series 4 1. Sheffield to Keadby

1. Sheffield to Keadby

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.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 7:30pm 1 May 2023
Availability: Available for over a year (until 04 May 2034)
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Canal Boat Diaries FAQs

When is Canal Boat Diaries next on?

The next broadcast of Canal Boat Diaries airs at Tue 14 Apr · 18:30(UK: Tue 14 Apr · 18:30) on BBC Four.

Which channel is Canal Boat Diaries next on?

Canal Boat Diaries returns on BBC Four next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

When will Canal Boat Diaries be available on iPlayer?

Episodes land on BBC iPlayer just after the show finishes airing. Use the streaming section above to jump in as soon as it drops.

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