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Robbie Cumming's Canal Boat Podcast

Robbie Cumming's Canal Boat Podcast

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I'm Robbie Cumming, and this is my Canal Boat Podcast where I'll be taking you on a journey behind the scenes on my TV show Canal Boat Diaries, letting you in even further to my little world on the waterways. Whether you're a boater or live on land, Robbie Cumming's Canal Boat Podcast is for anyone who enjoys looking at life a bit differently. New episodes every fortnight, so don't forget to subscribe to keep it cranking.'Robbie Cumming & Urban Podcasts Biological Sciences Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Filming on My Narrowboat Home in London - Plus Additional Canal Stories and Some Surprisingly Rude History
    Jul 15 2025

    In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of Episode 8 of Canal Boat Diaries, Season 6, recounting my past journey from northwest to east London.

    Did I think we really captured what it’s like to be a continuous cruiser in London? What challenges did I come across? And how did the old working boat families actually have space to er... have a family?!

    Don’t forget, you can watch Canal Boat Diaries, Series 6 on the U&Yesterday channel and on the free U app which currently hosts all episodes from series one onwards.

    Robbie Cumming's Canal Boat Podcast is produced by Urban Podcasts.

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    32 mins
  • My Dad's Apple Cake, Bumping into Boats and Saving People from the Canal
    Jun 27 2025

    In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of Episode 7 of Canal Boat Diaries, Series 6, traveling from Weybridge to Stonebridge Park. Joining me is my Dad, who brings along his legendary apple cake.

    We tackle the Hanwell flight and experience vibrant Diwali celebrations in Southall, where fireworks light up the night sky. I also share a wild story of rescuing a woman trapped in the canal.

    Don’t forget, you can watch Canal Boat Diaries, Series 6 on the U&Yesterday channel and on the free U app which currently hosts all episodes from series one onwards.

    Robbie Cumming's Canal Boat Podcast is produced by Urban Podcasts.

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    33 mins
  • The One Where I Almost Gave Up... Twice
    Jun 17 2025

    In this episode, I dive into the wild ride of filming Series 6, Episode 6 on the Basingstoke Canal, where I nearly threw in the towel thanks to relentless weed, a cracked rib, and a bridge disaster.

    You’ll also hear from my mate Jamie, whose help and positivity saved the day!

    Don’t forget, you can watch Canal Boat Diaries, Series 6 on the U&Yesterday channel and on the free U app which currently hosts all episodes from series one onwards.

    Robbie Cumming's Canal Boat Podcast is produced by Urban Podcasts.

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    37 mins
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