Great Canal Journeys

  

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Great Canal JourneysVenice: Timothy West and Prunella Scales embark on a spectacular canal journey to Venice, beginning 14 miles west of the Italian city on the Brenta. [S]Sat, Apr 20, 4:00 pmYesterday60 mins
Great Canal JourneysAmsterdam: Timothy West and Prunella Scales embark on a voyage across the Netherlands, where they tour Amsterdam's canal district. [S]Sat, Apr 20, 5:00 pmYesterday60 mins
Great Canal JourneysLeeds and Liverpool: 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. [S]Sat, Apr 20, 6:00 pmYesterday60 mins

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Great Canal JourneysSheila Hancock and Gyles Brandreth boat the beautiful Peak Forest Canal, where they have a go at dry stone walling and discover the hatting history of Denton. (S13 Ep4) [AD,S]Fri, Oct 14, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysSheila Hancock and Gyles Brandreth journey to Stratford-upon-Avon, where Sheila performed at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Gyles once lived with his family. (S13 Ep3) [AD,S]Thu, Oct 13, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysSheila Hancock and Gyles Brandreth boat from Wigan to Liverpool across the West Lancashire Coastal Plain. In Wigan, Gyles takes on the world pie-eating champion. (S13 Ep2) [AD,S]Wed, Oct 12, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysSheila Hancock and Gyles Brandreth explore the Cambridgeshire Fens. They visit the vicarage where a children's classic was written and make a pilgrimage to Ely Cathedral. (S13 Ep1) [AD,S]Tue, Oct 11, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysConcluding their tour of Staffordshire's waterways, Sheila Hancock and Gyles Brandreth uncover the history of Stourport and get a taste of the Desi pub in Wolverhampton. (S12 Ep2/2) [AD,S]Mon, Oct 10, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysSheila Hancock and Gyles Brandreth embark on a tour of Staffordshire's waterways, navigating the tricky Caldon and Trent and Mersey Canals to the Potteries. (S12 Ep1/2) [AD,S]Fri, Oct 7, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysConcluding their tour of London's waterways, Sheila Hancock and Gyles Brandreth journey the Lee Navigation, tackle their first manual lock and visit the Royal Gunpowder Mills. (S11 Ep2/2) [AD,S]Thu, Oct 6, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysSheila Hancock and Gyles Brandreth embark on the first half of a two-part tour exploring London's waterways, starting on the upper reaches of the River Thames. (S11 Ep1/2) [AD,S]Wed, Oct 5, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales travel along the Forth and Clyde Canal and the Union Canal, against the stunning scenery of some of central Scotland's most glorious countryside. (S2 Ep4/4) [AD,S]Tue, Oct 4, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales explore the most picturesque stretch of the Canal du Midi in the south of France, eating lamb's brain fritters and drinking 200-year-old brandy. (S2 Ep3/4) [AD,S]Mon, Oct 3, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales explore London's Union and Regent's canals, from Brentford to Limehouse, and meet up with friends Andrew Sachs and Sir Ian McKellen. (S2 Ep2/4) [AD,S]Fri, Sept 30, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales' canal odyssey takes them to France's picturesque Burgundy wine region to visit the Canal du Nivernais for a gastronomic pleasure trip. (S1 Ep4/4) [AD,S]Wed, Sept 28, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysPrunella Scales and Timothy West travel along the Llangollen Canal in north Wales, one of the world's most picturesque journeys, to the mystical hills of the Vale of Llangollen. (S1 Ep3/4) [AD,S]Tue, Sept 27, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysPrunella Scales and Timothy West travel the Rochdale Canal, past once-mighty mills, the epic beauty of the Pennines and the longest and the highest canal tunnel in Britain. (S1 Ep2/4) [AD,S]Mon, Sept 26, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysActors Timothy West and Prunella Scales set off on spectacular canal journeys, starting with the Kennet and Avon, from Bath to Devizes, meeting people and wildlife along the way. (S1 Ep1/4) [AD,S]Fri, Sept 23, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysSheila Hancock and Gyles Brandreth boat the beautiful Peak Forest Canal, where they have a go at dry stone walling and discover the hatting history of Denton. (S13 Ep4) [S]Tue, Jun 21, 5:55 pmMore 460 mins
Great Canal JourneysSheila Hancock and Gyles Brandreth journey to Stratford-upon-Avon, where Sheila performed at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Gyles once lived with his family. (S13 Ep3) [AD,S]Mon, Jun 20, 5:55 pmMore 460 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales take a boat ride in the Argentine jungle. There's gin and tonic with some remote Anglo Argentines, hummingbirds, honey, and a spot of tango. (S9 Ep4) [AD,S]Fri, Jul 26, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTim and Pru embark on a voyage through canal history, as they explore the waterways of north west England, heading from Manchester's suburbs to the great canal port at Ellesmere. (S9 Ep3) [AD,S]Thu, Jul 25, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales cross Italy's largest lake and travel down Europe's oldest working canal to Milan. The journey includes spectacular gardens, singing and wine. (S9 Ep2) [AD,S]Wed, Jul 24, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales embark on more spectacular journeys by exploring one of the world's great waterways - the River Nile, travelling from Luxor to Aswan. (S9 Ep1) [AD,S]Tue, Jul 23, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales visit Wales and the famously beautiful Monmouthshire and Brecon canal that meanders through the Usk valley. They also visit a haunted castle. (S8 Ep4/4) [AD,S]Mon, Jul 22, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales voyage down the Rio Douro through the dramatic landscape of north-west Portugal, with deep locks, hilltop vineyards and some port in Porto. (S8 Ep3/4) [AD,S]Fri, Jul 19, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales travel past enchanted forests and fairy-tale castles and picturesque mountains and valleys, on a trip down the Marne-Rhine Canal in France. (S8 Ep2/4) [AD,S]Thu, Jul 18, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales explore the Norfolk Broads, one of Britain's most ancient and picturesque waterways, discovering the area's unique way of life, ruins and fens. (S8 Ep1/4) [AD,S]Wed, Jul 17, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales island-hop their way through the Hebrides, visiting Tobermory, Iona, the Isle of Jura, and lastly the magical nine-mile Crinan Canal. (S6 Ep3/3) [AD,S]Fri, Jul 12, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales cross the Scottish Highlands on a sun-kissed voyage along the spectacular Caledonian Canal, which links the North Sea with the Atlantic. (S6 Ep2/3) [AD,S]Thu, Jul 11, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysWith Timothy West playing King Lear in Bristol, he and Prunella Scales tour the city and also West Country waterways further afield. They also take a paddle steamer. (S6 Ep1/3) [AD,S]Wed, Jul 10, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales embark on a journey into their pasts, via the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2016. (S5 Ep3/3) [AD,S]Tue, Jul 9, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales travel to the Netherlands, exploring the canals from the windmills of the Kinderdijk to the vibrant city of Amsterdam. (S5 Ep2/3) [AD,S]Mon, Jul 8, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales travel to Venice, following the route once taken by Casanova and Byron, escaping the crowds of St Mark's to find tranquillity as well as beauty. (S5 Ep1/3) [AD,S]Fri, Jul 5, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales conclude their latest series of boat journeys with a trip down the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, one of Britain's most picturesque waterways. (S4 Ep3/3) [AD,S]Thu, Jul 4, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales continue their Swedish canal trip, following the ancient route of the Vikings and visiting Stockholm and the nearby islands of its archipelago. (S4 Ep2/3) [AD,S]Wed, Jul 3, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTue, Jul 2, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales head to Ireland and the Shannon Erne Waterway, where they try some folk singing, Irish dancing, and visit the ruins of Crom Castle. (S3 Ep3/3) [AD,S]Mon, Jul 1, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales travel from Birmingham to Braunston, Northamptonshire, for a festival of canal boats and unveil a plaque to a late friend and canal campaigner. (S3 Ep2/3) [AD,S]Fri, Jun 28, 8:00 pmMore 460 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales go in search of London's lost canal route from Teddington, through Surrey and Sussex and to the sea at Littlehampton. (S3 Ep1/3) [AD,S]Thu, Jun 27, 8:00 pmMore 460 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales travel along the Forth and Clyde Canal and the Union Canal, against the stunning scenery of some of central Scotland's most glorious countryside. (S2 Ep4/4) [AD,S]Wed, Jun 26, 8:00 pmMore 460 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales explore the most picturesque stretch of the Canal du Midi in the south of France, eating lamb's brain fritters and drinking 200-year-old brandy. (S2 Ep3/4) [AD,S]Tue, Jun 25, 8:00 pmMore 460 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales explore London's Union and Regent's canals, from Brentford to Limehouse, and meet up with friends Andrew Sachs and Sir Ian McKellen. (S2 Ep2/4) [AD,S]Mon, Jun 24, 8:00 pmMore 460 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales take a journey on the Oxford Canal through the Cherwell Valley, meeting author Philip Pullman on the way. (S2 Ep1/4) [AD,S]Fri, Jun 21, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales' canal odyssey takes them to France's picturesque Burgundy wine region to visit the Canal du Nivernais for a gastronomic pleasure trip. (S1 Ep4/4) [AD,S]Thu, Jun 20, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysPrunella Scales and Timothy West travel along the Llangollen Canal in north Wales, one of the world's most picturesque canal journeys. (S1 Ep3/4)Wed, Jun 19, 7:55 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales navigate the Lancaster Canal, an early masterpiece of the waterways, up along the coast of Morecambe Bay and visiting Carnforth and Lune Aqueduct. (S9 Ep5) [AD,S]Tue, Nov 27, 10:00 pmMore 470 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales embark on an epic adventure along Canada's Rideau Canal, a world heritage site - from the backwoods of Ontario to the nation's capital. (S9 Ep6)Tue, Nov 20, 10:00 pmMore 465 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales take a boat ride in the Argentine jungle. There's gin and tonic with some remote Anglo Argentines, hummingbirds, honey, and a spot of tango. (S9 Ep4) [AD,S]Wed, Nov 7, 9:00 pmMore 460 mins
Great Canal JourneysTim and Pru embark on a voyage through canal history, as they explore the waterways of north west England, heading from Manchester's suburbs to the great canal port at Ellesmere. (S9 Ep3)Wed, Oct 31, 9:00 pmMore 460 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales cross Italy's largest lake and travel down Europe's oldest working canal to Milan. The journey includes spectacular gardens, singing and wine. (S9 Ep2) [AD,S]Wed, Oct 17, 9:00 pmMore 460 mins
Great Canal JourneysTimothy West and Prunella Scales embark on more spectacular journeys by exploring one of the world's great waterways - the River Nile, travelling from Luxor to Aswan. (S9 Ep1) [AD,S]Wed, Oct 10, 9:00 pmMore 460 mins
Great Canal JourneysPrunella Scales and Timothy West travel along the Llangollen Canal in north Wales, one of the world's most picturesque canal journeys. (S1 Ep3/4)Fri, Jul 20, 4:50 pmMore 465 mins