2018

S1.E1 ∙ The Maiden Voyage

Sat, Apr 14, 2018

Kevin buys his boat after living in his van for several months while waiting to purchase it. A specialized trailer slips it into the canal and Kevin is off on his maiden voyage, which includes passing through a half-mile long canal tunnel.

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S1.E2 ∙ The Tunnel and The Light

Sat, Apr 14, 2018

With their 'trial run' that was the Maiden Voyage out of the way, Kevin and Aslan now embark on their canal life 'proper'. Leaving Crick in Northamptonshire and heading south along the Leicester Branch of the Grand Union Canal, they are instantly faced with the challenging and haunted mile-long Crick Tunnel.

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S1.E3 ∙ Paradise Found

Sat, Apr 14, 2018

Having previously moored for the evening at Welton, Kevin now heads off towards his first imposing challenge - the (almost) 2 mile long Braunston Tunnel. Afterwards, there's yet another significant milestone to achieve - six 'maiden' locks of the Braunston Flight.

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S1.E4 ∙ Lazy Days and Childhood Ways

Sat, Apr 14, 2018

Leaving Hungerfield, our dynamic duo continue along the Oxford Canal to the town of Atherstone, where Kevin hopes to finally enjoy a top class Lamb Balti Vindaloo. Unfortunately the day after, he is faced with a (potentially) game-ending situation.

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S1.E5 ∙ Close Encounters of the Tedious Kind

Sat, Apr 14, 2018

Having waited 8 days at Atherstone, Kevin finally receives the spares he needs and very quickly sets to work. Several hours after, he's ready to continue his journey, only to later recount an encounter with the worst that humanity has to offer - an 'expert on everything'.

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S1.E6 ∙ Fresh Discoveries

Sat, Apr 14, 2018

Leaving the Coventry Canal at Fradley Junction, Kevin and Aslan join the Trent and Mersey Canal. Heading towards and mooring up at Rugely, Kevin then makes an unexpected, yet tasty discovery and at the same time, rediscovers his appreciation for the architecture of ancient churches.

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S1.E7 ∙ Wash Day and Canal Time

Sat, Apr 14, 2018

Our 'hero' now heads along the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, towards Penkridge, where he attends a summer BBQ, with a mysterious guest list . . .

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S1.E8 ∙ The Loneliness of the Long Distance Boater

Sat, Apr 14, 2018

Kevin joins the Shropshire Union canal at Autherley Junction and journeys towards the small town of Gnosall. Later and whilst reflecting on his 'now' singular existence, he (by shear coincidence) passes the exact spot where he once played the starring roll in a short, low-budget horror movie, produced by an old friend.

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S1.E9 ∙ I Know What I Like and I Like What I Know

Sat, Apr 14, 2018

Departing his overnight mooring (and slightly the worse for wear), Kevin continues along the Shropshire Union canal. En-route, he indulges in two of his favorite pastimes - tea, bacon and egg sandwiches, and pork pies - OK, make that three favorite pastimes.

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S1.E10 ∙ Journey's End

Sat, Apr 14, 2018

In this the final episode of Season One, Kevin and Aslan now begin the last leg of their short-term goal, to visit the city of Chester. On the way, Kevin enjoys a chance meeting with one very enthusiastic and appreciative 'fan' of Travels by Narrowboat.

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