Great Canal Journeys

Great Canal Journeys
GenreDocumentary
Presented by
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series12
No. of episodes37
Production
Running time48 minutes
Original release
NetworkChannel 4
Release10 March 2014 (2014-03-10) –
22 March 2021 (2021-03-22)

Great Canal Journeys is a British television series in which a pair of presenters take canal barge and narrowboat trips in the United Kingdom, Europe,[1][2] India and Egypt. The series was originally aired on More4 before transferring to Channel 4 with Series 2.

The original presenters were husband and wife Timothy West and Prunella Scales. Both are keen narrowboaters and were involved in campaigning to revive the Kennet and Avon Canal.[3] West and Scales both talk frankly about Scales' dementia during the series, which was praised by Alzheimer's Research UK.[4]

In 2020, West and Scales were replaced by TV personality Gyles Brandreth and actor Sheila Hancock for series 11.[5] In the first episode Timothy West gave the two novice canal boaters a crash course in narrowboating.[6]

Episodes

Series 1

Episode Name Original date aired Station aired Episode information Viewing figure*[7]
Kennet and Avon Canal 10 March 2014 More4 The series started with Tim and Pru celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary by travelling 21 miles along the Kennet & Avon canal from Bath to Devizes.[3] 0.83m
The Rochdale 17 March 2014 More4 Tim and Pru start at Sowerby Bridge in West Yorkshire, travelling through Mytholmroyd to reach the summit of the canal 600 ft up the Pennines[8] –
The Llangollen Canal 24 March 2014 More4 Tim and Pru visit Llangollen where they spent their honeymoon. They travel through the Vale of Llangollen, the Montgomery Canal before visiting the Horseshoe Falls by horse drawn barge.[9] 0.83m
Canal du Nivernais, France 31 March 2014 More4 Tim and Pru visit the Burgundy region of France. They travel along the Canal du Nivernais taking part in the grape harvest in Chablis before ending the trip in Auxerre.[10] –

Series 2

Episode name Original date aired Station aired Episode information Viewing figure[7]
Oxford Canal 15 March 2015 Channel 4 Tim and Pru start in Oxford for a trip on the Oxford Canal which was the first trip they had on a canal 40 years previously. They meet Sonia Rolt, a canal campaigner and author Philip Pullman. They are joined on the journey through the Cherwell Valley by the first canal laureate Jo Bell and their son, actor Sam West.[11] 2.55m
London Ring 22 March 2015 Channel 4 Tim and Pru start in Brentford, travelling along both the Grand Union Canal and Regent's Canal to Limehouse. On the way they met up with Andrew Sachs and Ian McKellen and visit the grave of Harold Pinter at Kensal Green Cemetery.[12] 1.88m
Canal du Midi, France 29 March 2015 Channel 4 Tim and Pru travel along the Canal du Midi, which was built nearly 100 years before the British canals and is designated a World Heritage site. They visit the town of Béziers and travel in the Europe's first navigable canal – the Malpas Tunnel. They try lamb's brain fritters and drink 200-year-old whisky.[13] They are joined on the journey by their son Joseph West and his family. 1.65m
Forth & Clyde and Union Canals 5 April 2015 Channel 4 Tim and Pru travel along the two Scottish canals in a coast to coast trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow. Along the way they travel Scotland's highest aqueduct and go through its longest canal tunnel.[14] They also visit 21st-century canal technology with the Falkirk Wheel. 2.02m

Series 3

Episode name Original date aired Station aired Episode information[15] Viewing figure[7]
London's Lost Route to the Sea 25 October 2015 Channel 4 1.86m
Birmingham to Braunston 1 November 2015 Channel 4 1.93m
Shannon–Erne Waterway 8 November 2015 Channel 4 1.82m

Series 4

Episode Name Original date aired Station aired Episode information[16] Viewing figure[7]
The Göta Canal, Sweden 20 March 2016 Channel 4 2.22m
Stockholm and the Archipelago, Sweden 27 March 2016 Channel 4 1.5m
Stratford-upon-Avon 3 April 2016 Channel 4 1.44m

Series 5

Episode name Original date aired Station aired Episode information[17] Viewing figure[7]
Venice, Italy 17 August 2016 Channel 4 1.68m
Amsterdam, Netherlands 24 August 2016 Channel 4 1.38m
Leeds and Liverpool Canal 31 August 2016 Channel 4 1.37m

Series 6

Episode name Original date aired Station aired Episode information[18] Viewing figure[7]
Bristol and North Devon 23 October 2016 Channel 4 1.44m
The Caledonian 6 November 2016 Channel 4 1.75m
The Crinan Canal 13 November 2016 Channel 4 1.66m

Series 7

Episode name Original date aired Station aired Episode information Viewing figure[7]
Kerala, India 16 June 2017 Channel 4 Tim and Pru start their trip in Kochi, before travelling to the Kerala backwaters. They also visit the ancient fort in Tangasseri and visit Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple.[19] 1.66m
Brahmaputra, India 23 June 2017 Channel 4 Tim and Pru explore the Brahmaputra River. They follow an old tea trading route, meet a community of monks and take a ride on an elephant.[20] 1.58m

Series 8

Episode name Original date aired Station aired Episode information Viewing figure[7]
Norfolk Broads 29 October 2017 Channel 4 1.51m
Marne–Rhine Canal, France 5 November 2017 Channel 4 1.42m
Rio Douro, Portugal 30 November 2017 Channel 4 1.66m
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal 7 December 2017 Channel 4 1.56m

Series 9

Episode name Original date aired Station aired Episode information Viewing figure*[21]
River Nile, Egypt 7 October 2018 Channel 4 1.36m
Lake Maggiore, Naviglio Grande, Italy 14 October 2018 Channel 4 1.39m
Bridgewater Canal, Trent and Mersey Canal, Weaver Navigation, Shropshire Union Canal 28 October 2018 Channel 4 1.4m
Paraná Delta, Argentina 4 November 2018 Channel 4 1.53m
Lancaster Canal & Lake Windermere 11 November 2018 Channel 4 1.39m
Rideau Canal, Canada 18 November 2018 Channel 4
  • If viewing figure is blank then the programme was not in the weekly top 10 on BARB.

Series 10

The series has been subtitled Asian Odyssey and is billed as Prunella Scales and Timothy West's last canal journey.[22]

Episode name Original date aired Station aired Episode information Viewing figure*[21]
Vietnam 9 June 2019 Channel 4 Tim and Pru start their trip in Halong Bay, before travelling along the Red River to visit both Hanoi and Hoa Lu. They also visit the ancient port town of Hoi An and take part in its famous lantern festival.[23] 1.63m
Cambodia 16 June 2019 Channel 4 Tim and Pru start their trip in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, exploring its local customs before crossing into Cambodia. There they visit the capital city Phenom Penh before travelling onto the ancient abandoned city of Angkor Wat, where they discover how the city and the surviving temple were built with the aid of canals.[24] 1.53m

Special

Episode name Original date aired Station aired Episode information Viewing figure
Oxford Canal 20 October 2019 Channel 4 This one-off special sees a return to the Oxford Canal where it all started, to relive past memories. 0.83m

Series 11

Episode name Original date aired Station aired Episode information Viewing figure*[21]
The Thames 8 November 2020 Channel 4 Gyles and Sheila are introduced to canal boating by Timothy West along the upper reaches of the Thames.[5] 1.76m
The Lea Navigation 15 November 2020 Channel 4 Gyles and Sheila travel the Lea Navigation, visiting the former Royal Gunpowder Mills and tackling their first manual locks before travelling up the Thames.[25] 1.69m

Series 12

Episode name Original date aired Station Aired Episode information Viewing figure
Staffordshire's Waterways (Part 1) 15 March 2021[26] Channel 4 Sheila and Gyles tour Staffordshire's waterways – the Caldon and the Trent and Mersey Canals on a tour of the Potteries and Stoke-on-Trent.
Staffordshire's Waterways (Part 2) 22 March 2021 Channel 4 Sheila and Gyles tour Staffordshire's waterways – the Caldon and the Trent and Mersey Canals on a tour of the Potteries and Stoke-on-Trent.

Home media

With the exception of the London Ring episode in series 2, all of first eight series have been issued on DVD; the series numbering, however, is different.

  • Series 3 and 4 are combined and called series 3
  • Series 5 and 6 are combined and called series 4
  • Series 7 and 8 are combined and called series 5

References

  1. ^ "Great Canal Journeys – All 4".
  2. ^ Kitchener, Shaun (21 March 2016). "Timothy West and Prunella Scales dubbed 'inspirational' as Great Canal Journeys returns".
  3. ^ a b "Great Canal Journeys Series 1 Episode 1 – Radio Times". Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Timothy West reveals Prunella Scales' "painful" battle with dementia – Radio Times Webb.C p.4 March 2014". Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  5. ^ a b David Brown. "Great Canal Journeys – Series 11 – Episode 1". The Radio Times. Retrieved 1 December 2020.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ Michelle Marshall (8 November 2020). "Gyles Brandreth details 'frightening' boat problems he suffered on Great Canal Journeys". The Express. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h "BARB Top 30". Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  8. ^ "Great Canal Journeys Series 1 Episode 2 – Radio Times". Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  9. ^ "Great Canal Journeys Series 1 Episode 3 – Radio Times". Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  10. ^ "Great Canal Journeys Series 1 Episode 4 – Radio Times". Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  11. ^ "Great Canal Journeys Series 2 Episode 1 – Radio Times". Retrieved 6 January 2019.
  12. ^ "Great Canal Journeys Series 2 Episode 2 – Radio Times". Retrieved 8 January 2019.
  13. ^ "Great Canal Journeys Series 2 Episode 3 – Radio Times". Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  14. ^ "Great Canal Journeys Series 2 Episode 4 – Radio Times". Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  15. ^ "Great Canal Journeys Series 3 – Radio Times". Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  16. ^ "Great Canal Journeys Season 4 – Radio Times". Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  17. ^ "Great Canal Journeys Season 5 – Radio Times". Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  18. ^ "Great Canal Journeys Season 4 – Radio Times". Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  19. ^ "Great Canal Journeys Episode 1 Series 7- Iris Holidays". Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  20. ^ "Great Canal Journeys Season 7". Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  21. ^ a b c "BARB Four-screen dashboard". Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  22. ^ "Great Canal Journeys Series 10 Episode 1 – Radio Times". Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  23. ^ "Great Canal Journeys Episode 1 Series 10 – Radio Times". Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  24. ^ "Great Canal Journeys Episode 2 Series 10 – Radio Times". Retrieved 17 June 2019.
  25. ^ Jane Rackman. "Great canal Journeys – Series 11 Episode 2". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  26. ^ "Great Canal Journeys - All 4".


Stub icon

This article relating to a television programme from the UK is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Read other articles:

Glory Days (album)

Glory DaysAlbum studio karya Little MixDirilis18 November 2016 (2016-11-18)Studio The Hide Out Studios, London Tileyard Studios, London Genre Dance-pop[1] pop[2] R&B[1] Durasi42:51Label Syco Columbia Produser Adam Midgley Charlie Puth Cutfather Dan Bartlett Daniel Davidsen Electric Freedo JMIKE Johan Carlsson Kuya Matt Rad MNEK Nick Atkinson Peter Wallevik Robopop Steve James Steve Robson Tommy Baxter Kronologi Little Mix Get Weird(2015) Glory Days(2016) L...

 

Sélection de la ville hôte pour les Jeux olympiques de 2018

Cet article est une ébauche concernant les Jeux olympiques et les sports d'hiver. Vous pouvez partager vos connaissances en l’améliorant (comment ?) selon les recommandations des projets correspondants. Sélection de la ville hôte pour les Jeux olympiques et paralympiques d'hiver de 2018 Logo de la candidature de PyeongChang aux Jeux olympiques de 2018 Détails Comité CIO Session du CIO (ville) 123e ( Durban) Villes candidates Vainqueur (votes) PyeongChang (63 votes) Finaliste (vo...

 

Ancient Greek

Forms of Greek used from around the 16th century BC to the 4th century BC This article is about the language. For ancient Greek population groups, see List of ancient Greek tribes. Classical Greek redirects here. For the culture, see Classical Greece. For other uses, see Greek (disambiguation). This article needs additional citations for verification. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material...

Синелобый амазон

Синелобый амазон Научная классификация Домен:ЭукариотыЦарство:ЖивотныеПодцарство:ЭуметазоиБез ранга:Двусторонне-симметричныеБез ранга:ВторичноротыеТип:ХордовыеПодтип:ПозвоночныеИнфратип:ЧелюстноротыеНадкласс:ЧетвероногиеКлада:АмниотыКлада:ЗавропсидыКласс:Пт�...

 

Unione Sportiva Torrese 1950-1951

Voce principale: Associazione Calcio Savoia 1908. Unione Sportiva TorreseStagione 1950-1951Sport calcio Squadra Torrese Allenatore Enrico Colombari Presidente Salvatore Izzo Pasquale Monaco Serie C19º posto Maggiori presenzeCampionato: Negri (33)Totale: Negri (33) Miglior marcatoreCampionato: Gagliardi, Negri (4)Totale: Gagliardi, Negri (4) StadioCampo Formisano (5.000) 1949-1950 1951-1952 Si invita a seguire il modello di voce Questa voce raccoglie le informazioni riguardanti la Torre...

 

Mozarabe (langue)

Pour les articles homonymes, voir mozarabe. Cet article est une ébauche concernant une langue, al-Andalus et l’Espagne. Vous pouvez partager vos connaissances en l’améliorant (comment ?) selon les recommandations des projets correspondants. Mozarabe Extinction XIIIe siècle Pays Espagne, Portugal ,Gibraltar Typologie SVO Classification par famille - langues indo-européennes - langues italiques - langues latino-falisques - latin - latin vulgaire - langues romanes - langues ro...

Last Supper

Meal that Jesus shared with his apostles before his crucifixion For other uses, see The Last Supper (disambiguation). Depictions of the Last Supper in Christian art have been undertaken by artistic masters for centuries, Leonardo da Vinci's late-1490s mural painting in Milan, Italy, being the best-known example.[1] (Clickable image—use cursor to identify.) The Last Supper is the final meal that, in the Gospel accounts, Jesus shared with his apostles in Jerusalem before his crucifixion.[...

 

FYE (retailer)

American chain of entertainment retail stores For other uses, see FYE (disambiguation). This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: FYE retailer – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (December 2010) (Learn how and when to remove this message) 2428392, Inc.Logo as of 2017Trade nameFYEIndustry...

 

Intimate parts in Islam

Concept in Islam Awrah redirects here. For the related term, see Aurat.This article may require copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone, or spelling. You can assist by editing it. (August 2023) (Learn how and when to remove this message)Part of a series onIslamic jurisprudence(fiqh) Ritual Shahada Salah Raka'ah Qibla Turbah Sunnah prayer (TahajjudTarawih) Witr Nafl prayer Sawm Zakat Hajj Ihram (clothing Mut'ah) Tawaf Umrah (and Hajj) Political Islamic leadership Caliphate Ma...

Shapes (The X-Files)

ShapesEpisode The X-FilesNomor episodeMusim 1Episode 19SutradaraDavid NutterPenulisMarilyn OsbornKode produksi1X18Tanggal siar1 April 1994Durasi45 menitBintang tamu Ty Miller sebagai Lyle Parker Michael Horse sebagai Sheriff Charles Tskany Donnelly Rhodes sebagai Jim Parker Jimmy Herman sebagai Ish Renae Morriseau sebagai Gwen Goodensnake Kronologi episode ← SebelumnyaMiracle Man Selanjutnya →Darkness Falls Shapes adalah episode kesembilan belas dari musim pertama dari seri...

 

13th Light Bomber Squadron

For other uses, see 13 Squadron. 13th Light Bomber SquadronThe unofficial Squadron Badge of 13th Light Bomber SquadronActive1941–1946[1]Country GreeceAllegiance GreeceBranchRoyal Hellenic Air ForceRoleBomber squadronPart ofMediterranean Allied Air ForcesMilitary unit The 13th Light Bomber Squadron (Greek: 13 Μοίρα Ελαφρού Βομβαρδισμού, 13 ΜΕΒ), was one of the three World War II aircraft squadrons in service with the Royal Hellenic Air Force,...

 

Moyamba

This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: Moyamba – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (November 2010) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Place in Southern Province, Sierra LeoneMoyambaMoyambaLocation in Sierra LeoneCoordinates: 8°09′38″N 12°26′0″W / 8.16056�...

Neobatrachia

Neobatrachia Обыкновенная квакша Научная классификация Домен:ЭукариотыЦарство:ЖивотныеПодцарство:ЭуметазоиБез ранга:Двусторонне-симметричныеБез ранга:ВторичноротыеТип:ХордовыеПодтип:ПозвоночныеИнфратип:ЧелюстноротыеНадкласс:ЧетвероногиеКласс:ЗемноводныеПодкласс:Б�...

 

Collar day

Collar days are designated days on which the collar forming part of the insignia of certain members of British orders of knighthood may be worn. Collars are special large and elaborate ceremonial metal chains worn over the shoulders, hanging equally over the front and back, often tied with a bow at the shoulders, with a distinctive pendant attached to the front. Collar days in the United Kingdom Collars are worn by Knights and Ladies Companion of the Order of the Garter, Knights and Ladies o...

 

Isla de Aves

Venezuelan uninhabited islet in the eastern Caribbean Sea Not to be confused with Las Aves Archipelago. Isla de AvesIsla de Aves from space, 2001Isla de AvesLocation in the CaribbeanGeographyLocationCaribbean SeaCoordinates15°40′18″N 63°36′59″W / 15.67167°N 63.61639°W / 15.67167; -63.61639Length376 m (1234 ft)Width50 m (160 ft)Highest elevation4 m (13 ft)Administration Venezuela Federal Dependencies of Venezuela Isla ...

Jeux des petits États d'Europe 2013

Cet article est une ébauche concernant le sport, l’Europe et le Luxembourg. Vous pouvez partager vos connaissances en l’améliorant (comment ?) selon les recommandations du projet sport. Jeux des petits États d'Europe 2013 Logo des Jeux des petits États d'Europe 2013Généralités Sport Omnisports Édition 15e Lieu(x) Luxembourg Date du 27 mai 2013 au 1er juin 2013 Nations 9 Participants 762 Disciplines 10 Épreuves 120 Site web officiel (fr + en) luxembourg2013.lu Palm...

 

Daftar Pokémon generasi I

Artikel ini hanya menyoroti hal-hal mendasar dari spesies Pokémon. Untuk informasi alam semesta mendetail, silahkan merujuk kepada wiki-wiki tentang subyek tersebut. Logo internasional untuk waralaba Pokémon Daftar Pokémon berdasar generasi Generasi IGenerasi IIGenerasi IIIGenerasi IVGenerasi VGenerasi VIGenerasi VIIGenerasi VIIIGenerasi IX Terkait: Daftar Pokémonlbs Generasi pertama (Generasi I) dari waralaba Pokémon menampilkan 151 makhluk fiksi yang diperkenalkan dalam ...

 

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoché

Dzigar Kongtrul RinpochéFonctionDzigar Kongtrul (d)Titre de noblesseTulkouBiographieNaissance 23 octobre 1964 (59 ans)Nationalité TibetActivité Peintremodifier - modifier le code - modifier Wikidata Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoché Jigme Namgyel (né le 23 octobre 1964 en Inde) est un maitre du bouddhisme tibétain, tulkou d’un grand enseignant du XIXe siècle. Il est peintre expressionniste abstrait. Il est né peu de temps avant la fondation de la colonie tibétaine de Bir par son p...

Battle of the Palouse

American college sports rivalry Palouseclass=notpageimage| Location in the United States 10km6miles WashingtonState Idaho  Locations of Washington State and Idaho on the Palouse The Battle of the Palouse refers to an athletic rivalry in the northwest United States, between the Vandals of the University of Idaho and Cougars of Washington State University. The two land-grant universities are less than eight miles (13 km) apart on the rural Palouse in the Inland Northwest; Idaho's ...

 

2010年のセントラル・リーグクライマックスシリーズ

この記事には複数の問題があります。改善やノートページでの議論にご協力ください。 出典がまったく示されていないか不十分です。内容に関する文献や情報源が必要です。（2014年1月） 独自研究が含まれているおそれがあります。（2013年4月）出典検索?: 2010年のセントラル・リーグクライマックスシリーズ – ニュース · 書籍 · スカラー · CiNii...