Robbie Cumming’s gentle cruises take a dramatic turn in the latest episode of Canal Boat Diaries, as the ever-affable narrowboater faces down a proper British squall. Airing Monday, 2 June at 8 PM GMT on U&Yesterday, Windsor to Godalming (Season 6, Episode 5) finds Robbie navigating the Wey and Godalming Navigations—and briefly, the rather chilly canal water itself, after an unexpected dunking.
This season follows Robbie on a meandering 300-mile journey through the Midlands and northern England, offering armchair travelers a front-row seat to the UK’s often-overlooked waterways. While the scenery remains reliably picturesque, this episode throws a surprise in the form of a sudden storm that sends Robbie tumbling off his boat—a moment of genuine peril that underscores the less-than-predictable nature of life on the water.
Between nautical mishaps, Robbie also finds time to dig into some local history, uncovering a fascinating footnote about the town of Guildford’s music scene during a canal-side stop. The episode blends travelogue staples—pretty views, quirky encounters—with the personal touch that’s become a hallmark of the series. Robbie’s everyman charm grounds the narrative, even when his boat isn’t quite cooperating.
Canal Boat Diaries airs Monday, 2 June at 8:00 PM GMT on U&Yesterday.
