Barging (2)
5 episodes · 2019
Five national treasures, Michael Buerk, Lord John Prescott, Amanda Barrie, Shaun Williamson and Anita Harris travel down some of England's prettiest and most historic canals. They potter through the potteries, drift over aqueducts and past water mills, finally ending up in the heart of Shakespeare country. It's a gentle jaunt where friendships flourish with warm humour and great camaraderie.
1Episode 1
Michael Buerk, Shaun Williamson, Amanda Barrie, Anita Harris and Lord John Prescott board two barges for a cruise through Staffordshire canals. While John and Shaun, who have Navy experience, keep crashing the barges and getting stuck, Amanda and Anita take to it like ducks to water.
2Episode 2
The famous five drift into Stoke-on-Trent to explore the city's rich industrial past, then head onto the Mersey.
3Episode 3
The famous five take a spooky trip through the dark Harecastle Tunnel, then Michael and Shaun climb Mow Cop for a view of seven counties.
4Episode 4
The famous five find themselves in Warwickshire, Michael's childhood home, where they learn about lock restoration, morris dancing and the famous local pies.
5Episode 5
Michael Buerk, Shaun Williamson, Amanda Barrie, Anita Harris and Lord John Prescott cruise into Stratford, whip up some Elizabethan hooch and play at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.