Travels by Narrowboat

Name: Travels by Narrowboat
Released: 2018-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Kevin Shelley

TV Show · Travel · Documentary

Join Kevin Shelley and his trusty canal boat 'Aslan'. Leaving his bricks-and-mortar lifestyle behind, they embark on a journey of discovery along the UK's canals and inland waterways. With beautiful photography, sharp wit and words of wisdom 'from the tiller', Kevin and Aslan travel hundreds of miles, enjoying stunning (and not so stunning) scenery, as well as cooking up tasty meals along the way.

2018 · 38m

Starring Kevin Shelley

Director Kevin Shelley

EPISODE 1

The Maiden Voyage

In this the first episode of Travels by Narrowboat, Kevin takes a giant leap of faith as he leaves his previous 'life' behind and heads many miles towards his new home - a narrowboat called Aslan. Then having successfully purchased the boat and launched it, he embarks on his maiden voyage, along the Leicester Branch of the Grand Union Canal.

38m
EPISODE 2

The Tunnel and The Light

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.

25m
EPISODE 3

Paradise Found

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.

29m
EPISODE 4

Lazy Days and Childhood Ways

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 . . .

29m
EPISODE 5

Close Encounters of the Tedious Kind

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' . . .

36m
EPISODE 6

Fresh Discoveries

Leaving the Coventry Canal at Fradley Junction and joining the Trent & Mersey Canal, Kevin and Aslan head towards Rugely and an unexpected, yet tasty, discovery . . .

31m