Narrow Escapes
We meet those who call the waterways – the UK’s canal network - home. Whether it be retirees looking for freedom, young people searching for an affordable alternative to the cost-of-living crisis, newlyweds, families or divorcees, we’ll be introduced to a new and vibrant community made up of people from all walks of life, ages and backgrounds.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
Lauren harvests lunch from her boat's roof garden, while, below deck, Adam works on his book about life of the water
May 5, 2025 -
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Episode 2
Debs and Mick meet a Canal and River Trust legend on their way into Liverpool.
May 6, 2025 -
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Episode 3
Debs and Mick hit a dead end in Wales. Adam and Lauren head to Milton Keynes to collect Adam’s new book.
May 7, 2025 -
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Episode 4
Julie and Martin approach Martin’s nemesis, the supposedly haunted Harecastle Tunnel.
May 8, 2025 -
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Episode 5
Will Rhianna’s floating concert be harmonious? Martin faces his fears in the Harecastle Tunnel.
May 9, 2025 -
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Episode 6
The new run continues. Nigel, Sue and their pet ‘Sheepums’ begin a British waterborne adventure. And series one favourite Emma is having yet another engine disaster.
May 12, 2025 -
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Episode 7
The new run continues. Will the water levels scupper Paul, Sami and Ren’s towpath festival? And songwriter Andy begins work on a new project.
May 13, 2025 -
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Episode 8
Joe Dixon is turning his 72-foot narrowboat into a rental boat, but he's got his work cut out. Emma launches a new project.
May 14, 2025 -
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Episode 9
Iqbal and Sabahat cook up a feast on the Curry Cruiser. Joe's holiday boat receives its final touches before her maiden voyage. Emma's busy with her calendar project.
May 15, 2025 -
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Episode 10
Andy delivers his project to a mooring, but it's something that he's rarely done... Veteran Jay takes to the water for the first time as a continuous cruiser. Emma shows off her completed calendar.
May 16, 2025 -
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Episode 11
Pat and Jill cruise the Leeds-Liverpool canal on their sweetie boat. Rachel, James and Joe swap their home in the Welsh Valleys for a 45-foot narrowboat.
May 19, 2025 -
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Episode 12
Andy cruises towards Llangollen and stops off to see Ruth, who's opened a marina chandlery. Tim and Tracey host the first Accessible Waterways Association gathering.
May 20, 2025 -
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Episode 13
Rachel and James take their boat Ruby out for the first time. Pat and Jill prepare for Halloween. Hannah plans a trip to celebrate her son George starting secondary school.
May 21, 2025 -
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Episode 14
Rachel, James and Joe head closer to living the continuous-cruiser lifestyle. Folk group The Three Idle Women, whose songs are based on canal life, soft launch their first album.
May 22, 2025 -
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Episode 15
James creates a unique mural on the side of narrowboat Ruby. Tracey and Tim realise their dream, as the Canal and River Trust officially launch the first accessible mooring.
May 23, 2025 -
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Episode 16
In Cheshire, drag king and cabaret artist Kim navigates narrowboat life. And we meet the Water Chaplains providing support up and down the waterways.
May 26, 2025 -
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Episode 17
In Northampton, novice narrowboater Jodi begins renovations on her new floating home. In Oxfordshire, Jack and Gabby attempt to baby-proof their boat.
May 27, 2025 -
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Episode 18
On the Lancaster Canal, 80-something boaters Tony and Margaret navigate low water levels. And water Chaplains Kim and Paul have their boat blessed.
May 28, 2025 -
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Episode 19
On the Oxford Canal, we meet Sally who runs a roving arts workshop. And Kim unpacks his array of costumes onboard Coeur de Lion, before heading to perform at Chester Pride.
May 29, 2025 -
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Episode 20
In Cheshire, Kim rehearses for the local panto onboard his boat, and in Northamptonshire, the Water Chaplains bring Easter cheer to all at the Buckby Locks.
May 30, 2025 -
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Episode 21
Maxine and Steve head down the Macclesfield Canal, enroute to the Caldon Canal anniversary festival. In North Yorkshire, Flora and Faraz take a narrowboat holiday to see if boating life is for them.
Jun 2, 2025 -
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Episode 22
In London, Shannon investigates a filtration system that turns dirty canal water into drinking water. In Worcestershire, boat instructor Emily helps solo cruiser Anita face her narrowboat fears.
Jun 3, 2025 -
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Episode 23
In London, Shannon hosts a band on her tiny boat radio show. Joel has discovered his adventurous streak and heads south from Birmingham, but he has a big decision to make about his final destination.
Jun 4, 2025 -
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Episode 24
Having decided that narrowboat life is for them, Flora and Faraz collect their new home. On the Grand Union Canal, Cathy, Andrew and Emily serve customers with fuel and logs.
Jun 5, 2025 -
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Episode 25
Joel heads out onto the Bristol Channel for a night-time cruise. Instructor Emily continues her lessons for new boat owners. Flora and Faraz begin their continuous cruising life.
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