Robbie Cumming steers Canal Boat Diaries back to its origin story this Tuesday, 10 June, at 8 PM BST on U&Yesterday. In Harlesden to Stratford (Season 6, Episode 8), he returns to the very spot his boating life began, taking viewers on a sentimental journey through London’s canals aboard the ever-reliable Naughty Lass.
The episode charts a course through Little Venice, offering picturesque views of the city’s waterways before mooring in Paddington Basin. As Robbie retraces familiar waters, he looks back on how his passion for canal boats first took hold, sharing anecdotes and insights gleaned from years spent travelling Britain’s intricate network of canals.
This season has seen Robbie’s 300-mile trek across the Midlands and northern England. This particular episode dials down the geographic scope, opting for a more intimate look at a location steeped in personal history.
Fans of slow-travel documentaries and anyone seeking respite from the usual TV frenzy will find a lot to like here. Robbie’s gentle narration, the rhythmic chug of the Naughty Lass, and the serene backdrop of London’s canals combine for an hour of pure escapism.
Canal Boat Diaries airs Tuesday at 8:00 PM BST on U&Yesterday.
