Narrow Escapes
Narrow Escapes

Narrow Escapes

2024 3 Seasons 70 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Documentary Reality

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Episode 1

Carrie, a young woman from Doncaster, is moving from a three-bedroom house onto a permanently moored narrowboat called M

EP 2

Episode 2

Carrie and her dog Winnie begin their new life on the water, but will their new sofa fit in their narrowboat? And Emma's

EP 3

Episode 3

As Emma heads towards Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, can her engine hold out long enough for her to realise her dream? And exper

EP 4

Episode 4

Paul and Anthony take delivery of their new boat. And Gary, Nikki and their children Noah and Lily live their life on th

EP 5

Episode 5

Carrie puts the finishing touches to her narrowboat, Mabel. Paul and Anthony take one final cruise on their old boat, Mo

EP 6

Episode 6

Vic and Jo cruise the Peak District looking for the perfect place to open their café. On the Oxford Canal, yoga instruc

EP 7

Episode 7

Comedian Joel is on a quest from London to unknown waters in search of a location for his gig. The Canal and River Trust

EP 8

Episode 8

Jo trials some new recipes for her cookbook on a Peak District towpath. And we meet Joe and Rachel, who have their work

EP 9

Episode 9

Things get competitive for Nigel and Diane at Pennington Flash nature reserve on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, and we l

EP 10

Episode 10

Rachel and Joe build a new kitchen for their boat, Windfish. It's cookbook launch day for Vic and Jo in the Peak Distric

EP 11

Episode 11

On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Nick and Gina race to get their hotel boat ready for their guests' arrival. In Hertfor

EP 12

Episode 12

Work on Kevin and Tina's boat continues, but will their plans to deliver it at a boat show be a wash out? Nick and Gina

EP 13

Episode 13

Wes and Amy cruise the Kennet and Avon Canal looking for somewhere to moor up with Wi-Fi for their live-streaming jobs.

EP 14

Episode 14

Steve and Chris head to Chester to help plan their daughter's wedding. Sam finds a home for his towpath bike shop. Wes a

EP 15

Episode 15

Will anyone buy any of Sam's restored bikes at his towpath bike shop? The Chamberlain fuel boat competes in a tug of war

EP 16

Episode 16

On the Oxford Canal, Jack and Gabby get to work on making their new boat environmentally sustainable. Tracey and Tim ope

EP 17

Episode 17

On the River Lea, florist Roka takes her home-grown tulips to market. Tracey and Tim head towards Little Venice in Londo

EP 18

Episode 18

Tracey and Tim launch their accessible waterways scheme. And we meet Peter and Noni, who are navigating their way throug

EP 19

Episode 19

Jack and Gabby struggle to put in their new chimney on the Oxford Canal, and theatre worker Ed's boat Womble is being su

EP 20

Episode 20

Jack and Gabby take their new boat for its first cruise, Ed shows off his culinary skills at a rooftop party, and Peter

EP 1

Episode 1

Lauren harvests lunch from her boat's roof garden, while, below deck, Adam works on his book about life of the water

EP 2

Episode 2

Debs and Mick meet a Canal and River Trust legend on their way into Liverpool.

EP 3

Episode 3

Debs and Mick hit a dead end in Wales. Adam and Lauren head to Milton Keynes to collect Adam’s new book.

EP 4

Episode 4

Julie and Martin approach Martin’s nemesis, the supposedly haunted Harecastle Tunnel.

EP 5

Episode 5

Will Rhianna’s floating concert be harmonious? Martin faces his fears in the Harecastle Tunnel.

EP 6

Episode 6

The new run continues. Nigel, Sue and their pet ‘Sheepums’ begin a British waterborne adventure. And series one favo

EP 7

Episode 7

The new run continues. Will the water levels scupper Paul, Sami and Ren’s towpath festival? And songwriter Andy begins

EP 8

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 proje

EP 9

Episode 9

Iqbal and Sabahat cook up a feast on the Curry Cruiser. Joe's holiday boat receives its final touches before her maiden

EP 10

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 t

EP 11

Episode 11

Pat and Jill cruise the Leeds-Liverpool canal on their sweetie boat. Rachel, James and Joe swap their home in the Welsh

EP 12

Episode 12

Andy cruises towards Llangollen and stops off to see Ruth, who's opened a marina chandlery. Tim and Tracey host the firs

EP 13

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

EP 14

Episode 14

Rachel, James and Joe head closer to living the continuous-cruiser lifestyle. Folk group The Three Idle Women, whose son

EP 15

Episode 15

James creates a unique mural on the side of narrowboat Ruby. Tracey and Tim realise their dream, as the Canal and River

EP 16

Episode 16

In Cheshire, drag king and cabaret artist Kim navigates narrowboat life. And we meet the Water Chaplains providing suppo

EP 17

Episode 17

In Northampton, novice narrowboater Jodi begins renovations on her new floating home. In Oxfordshire, Jack and Gabby att

EP 18

Episode 18

On the Lancaster Canal, 80-something boaters Tony and Margaret navigate low water levels. And water Chaplains Kim and Pa

EP 19

Episode 19

On the Oxford Canal, we meet Sally who runs a roving arts workshop. And Kim unpacks his array of costumes onboard Coeur

EP 20

Episode 20

In Cheshire, Kim rehearses for the local panto onboard his boat, and in Northamptonshire, the Water Chaplains bring East

EP 21

Episode 21

Maxine and Steve head down the Macclesfield Canal, enroute to the Caldon Canal anniversary festival. In North Yorkshire,

EP 22

Episode 22

In London, Shannon investigates a filtration system that turns dirty canal water into drinking water. In Worcestershire,

EP 23

Episode 23

In London, Shannon hosts a band on her tiny boat radio show. Joel has discovered his adventurous streak and heads south

EP 24

Episode 24

Having decided that narrowboat life is for them, Flora and Faraz collect their new home. On the Grand Union Canal, Cathy

EP 25

Episode 25

Joel heads out onto the Bristol Channel for a night-time cruise. Instructor Emily continues her lessons for new boat own

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EP 1

Episode 1

Café boat owner Claire takes on a tugboat restoration in Yorkshire. Michelle makes her narrowboat feel like home in Lan

EP 2

Episode 2

Roger and Jo head to Teddington Lock to recreate their wedding photos. Claire continues her tugboat transformation. Mich

EP 3

Episode 3

In Cheshire, Paul and Anthony have an adorable new crewmate. Claire reopens the Shanti Tea Boat. In Lancashire, Michelle

EP 4

Episode 4

In Nottinghamshire, continuous cruiser Jay embarks on his next adventure. On the Shropshire Union Canal, Paul, Anthony a

EP 5

Episode 5

Paul's towpath pop-up in Fradley Junction proves a success. After a huge canal breach diverts his journey, can Jay reach

EP 6

Episode 6

After 25 years at home, fledgling boater Tom finally casts off from his parents. In Birmingham, boat life isn't all plai

EP 7

Episode 7

Josh and Hayley's boat, 'Darth Vader', powers up for its journey from Lincoln to Milton Keynes: may the course be with t

EP 8

Episode 8

Peter and Noni swap their beloved 'Barbarella' for a hire boat and set course for Scotland's epic Falkirk Wheel. Tom emb

EP 9

Episode 9

On the Ashby Canal, candlemaker Connor gears up for a day of trading and crosses paths with floating fave The Curry Crui

EP 10

Episode 10

Peter and Noni's Scottish adventure draws to a majestic close. Connor's all aglow selling candles at Whitchurch Boat Fes

EP 11

Episode 11

Stained-glass artist Kate welcomes us aboard her floating workshop. In Lincoln, Rob and Ade set off on a summer adventur

EP 12

Episode 12

More canal adventures. Rob and Ade make waves at the Port of Goole. Kate sets to work on a dazzling new project. Gerry g

EP 13

Episode 13

More canal-based adventures. Stuart lives out his dream of driving a train. The Wakefield Cubs have one last supper aflo

EP 14

Episode 14

Canal closures threaten to delay Debs and Mick's journey to the aisle. In Cheshire, we meet Naomi, and her floppy-eared

EP 15

Episode 15

Kate's fang-tastic creation is installed aboard the 'Vampirate' narrowboat. And with time ticking, will Debs and Mick mo

EP 16

Episode 16

Private chef Fergus swaps fine dining for frozen delights, as he transforms his new boat into an ice-cream parlour. Amy

EP 17

Episode 17

Former rally drivers Margret and Tony cruise to the River Wey and get back behind the wheel at Mercedes-Benz World. Chri

EP 18

Episode 18

Graham battles storms on his way to the Avon Aqueduct. Excitement builds for Amy's upcoming floating production. In Ches

EP 19

Episode 19

Caroline and Tim baby-proof their narrowboat before their new crew member arrives. Scott meets first-time boat buyer Pet

EP 20

Episode 20

Graham and Caroline head out to Fort Augustus and brave the legendary waters of Loch Ness. Fergus serves up scoops for h

Popular Cast

Ian Gain
Ian Gain
Narrator