Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant - Season 2
Season 2
Episodes
Peak Forest Canal
In episode one, John travels along the impressive and picturesque Peak Forest Canal, running through stunning countryside from Buxworth in Derbyshire to Ashton-under-Lyne. Originally built to transport the local limestone, it's a canal full of surprises, deep locks and a spectacular aqueduct.
Rochdale Canal
In episode two, John is barging along the Rochdale Canal, from the centre of bustling Manchester up over the stunningly beautiful Pennines to Sowerby Bridge, in Yorkshire.
Lancaster Canal
In episode three, John takes in the delights of the Lancaster Canal, making his way from Tewitfield, down the west coast through Lancaster, on to Glasson Port and finally to Preston.
Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal
John travels down the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, one of the oldest and prettiest canals in Britain, setting off from Wolverhampton in the West Midlands down to the River Severn.
Oxford Canal
In episode five,John is barging his way along the Oxford Canal, which meanders through the heart of the gentle English countryside until it reaches the River Thames in Oxford.
Regent's Canal
In the final episode of the series, John is barging along the The Regent's Canal which runs through the heart of the capital linking the docks with the rest of Britain.
Along the history filled route John finds the East End's haunted Ragged School, helps make and sample a bottle or two of 'mother's ruin' and even finds time stops off to feed the Giraffes at London Zoo.
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