Great Canal Journeys is next on TV on Saturday 17 October at 8:00 am on U&Yesterday. The episode is The British Isles, Season 1, Episode 1.

The British Isles

Season 1 · Episode 1

8:00 am 9:00 am Saturday 17 October

On U&Yesterday (27)

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Great Canal Journeys is scheduled to air at these times (may include spoilers):

Sat 17
8:00 am ends 9:00 am

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The British Isles — Great Canal Journeys

Season 1 · Episode 1

Timothy West and Prunella Scales return to the Oxford Canal, the waterway where they first fell in love with boating more than 40 years ago. Aboard their own boat, they travel north from Banbury, heading for the old canal port of Braunston, joined by their daughter Juliet and sons Sam and Joe. As they navigate their way through the beautiful Cherwell Valley, the couple look back at some their favourite voyages on the inland waterways of Britain and Ireland. As well as remembering great moments of joy and wonder, the voyage is tinged with sadness given the recent deterioration in Pru's dementia
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Sat 17
9:00 am ends 10:00 am

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal — Great Canal Journeys

Season 5 · Episode 3

Timothy West and Prunella Scales embark on a journey into their pasts via the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2016. Along the way, they visit the country's last surviving steam-powered textile mill, meander through the 'curlies', and meet acclaimed poet Simon Armitage. They also take a trip by steam train to the home of the Bronte sisters in Haworth, and are confronted by the Salts Mill after tackling the steepest lock staircase in Britain
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Sun 18
8:00 am ends 9:00 am

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Rideau Canal, Canada — Great Canal Journeys

Season 9 · Episode 6

Timothy West and Prunella Scales explore Canada's Rideau Canal, which travels 125 miles through the backwoods of Ontario, connecting Lake Ontario with the city of Ottawa. Along the way, they visit Fort Henry and navigate the famous Ottawa lock, and meet the descendants of the Algonquin guides who helped with the original construction
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Sat 24
8:00 am ends 9:00 am

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Norfolk Broads — Great Canal Journeys

Season 8 · Episode 1

Timothy West and Prunella Scales explore the Norfolk Broads. This is the first time the couple have visited the area, and they learn about the unique way of life that has developed over the centuries in this network of slow-moving rivers, fens, marshes and waterlogged woodlands. Their trip takes them to a marshman's cottage, the ruins of St Benet's Abbey; and a local Norfolk wherry, and brings to mind events from the book Swallows and Amazons
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Sat 24
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The River Nile — Great Canal Journeys

Season 9 · Episode 1

Timothy West and Prunella Scales travel down the River Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Tim has some misgivings about attempting such a daring journey, but is won over by Pru's desire for fresh adventure. They discover how travel along the river was vital to the ancient Egyptian civilisation, and discover how the first ever canals were constructed nearby to ferry building materials for the temple at Karnak. Along the way, they visit a Nubian village, purchase aphrodisiacs in a souk, and dance by moonlight
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