Channel 4’s “Narrow Escapes” continues its journey along Britain’s canals this Thursday. Episode 4 sees Debs and Mick celebrate a milestone with a trip along the Shropshire Union Canal, making a stop at the Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker. Meanwhile, Julie and Martin travel through the Midlands, passing through the supposedly haunted Harecastle Tunnel. Elsewhere, Rhianna gets ready to reopen her unique business, the Piano Boat, on the Grand Union Canal.
The episode also features the canal community at large, including a Canal and River Trust open day in Wolverhampton where local residents get an up-close look at a drained lock. “Narrow Escapes” presents a portrait of life along Britain’s waterways, mixing scenic views with the stories of the people who live and work there. Watch it on Channel 4, Thursday, 8 May at 4:00 PM GMT.