2018

S5.E1 ∙ To Aire With Caution

Tue, Nov 13, 2018

Kevin and Aslan leave their temporary mooring at Granary Wharf in Leeds and soon entering the nearby River Lock, which drops them down onto the Aire and Calder Navigation. Ahead lie many miles of rivers, which naturally inspires Kevin to reach out for a thought provoking cup of tea.

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S5.E2 ∙ A Modern Day Tom Sawyer

Sat, Nov 24, 2018

The 'concrete jungle' of Leeds and surrounding areas move ever further behind, as Kevin and Aslan head deeper into the far-reaching wilderness and tranquility, of the Aire and Calder Navigation - or to put it another way, like that of the Mississippi River - all the while causing Kevin to feel as though he's become the lead character in a Mark Twain novel.

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S5.E3 ∙ Where Ever I Lose My Hat

Tue, Dec 04, 2018

Kevin and Aslan are nearing the New Canal Junction, which will take them ever closer toward the fearsome Tidal River Trent. Before then however, Kevin decides to delay the inevitable and instead continues onward, to the harbor town of Goole, for some much needed grocery shopping and laundry.

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S5.E4 ∙ A Canal Runs To It

Sat, Dec 15, 2018

Leaving the overnight mooring and the village of Barnby Dun behind, the 10 mile long Stainforth and Keadby Canal beckons - and is all that stands between Kevin and Aslan, and one of England's most intimidating and turbulent navigable rivers, the Tidal Trent.

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S5.E5 ∙ Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself

Mon, Dec 24, 2018

It's 5:55am and still dark, which must mean it's time for Kevin to enter the river lock at Keadby. Thus commences the first 24 mile leg of his 40 mile journey south, along the Tidal River Trent. The only thing that could possibly stand in the way, are his own doubts and fears.

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S5.E6 ∙ Little House On The River

Sat, Jan 05, 2019

With the 'adrenalin rush' of the Tidal Trent at last behind them, Kevin and Aslan can once again relax as they move onto the non-tidal River Trent - and just 4 miles later, are ready to enjoy a soothing few days, exploring the attractive Roman riverside town of Newark.

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S5.E7 ∙ Safari, So Goodie

Tue, Jan 15, 2019

The non-tidal River Trent continues to unfold ahead, with Kevin and Aslan's final destination of Sawley drawing ever nearer. In the meantime, our courageous explorers travel through an area of the Trent, with scenery and wildlife to rival that of any Kenyan plateau . . . well, almost.

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S5.E8 ∙ To Sawley, With Relish

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

A storm is on the horizon and Kevin decides to make a dash for Sawley, in the final episode of Season 5. Ahead lay 15 miles of river and canals, several locks and the city of Nottingham - culminating in a 'towering' gastronomic experiment, in Aslan's kitchen.

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