Robbie Cumming's Canal Boat Podcast

Jan 11 2025 17 ep. 20 mins 70

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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.'

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Boating in London

Jan 11 2025 22 mins

In this episode, I talk about what life on a narrowboat in London is really like – the good, the bad, and everything in between. With over ten years of experience living on the water, I share some of my personal stories from when I first started out, including the surprises and challenges that came with it.I’ll take you through what it’s like managing life on the canals in Lo

Christmas Special 2024

Dec 23 2024 33 mins

In this Christmas special, I share what Christmas truly means to me, from family traditions to the reality of spending Christmas on a boat.I also give a sneak peek into 2025, with exciting things coming up, like more live shows, writing a book, and season 6 of Canal Boat Diaries, featuring more adventures and canals to explore.Throughout the episode, I answer listener questions abo

Does Living on A Boat Help Improve Your Mental Health?

Oct 07 2024 11 mins

In this episode, I take a break from filming Canal Boat Diaries series 6 to dip my toes into anissue that impacts millions of people and yet remains a delicate and very personal subject. Living on the water certainly offers a slower pace of life and a chance to reflect on life, but it’snot easy and can be

Answering Your Questions After Canal Boat Stories Live

Sep 10 2024 15 mins

Aside from making Canal Boat Diaries for TV, I am also on tour with my live show – Canal Boat Stories. It’s mostly just me sharing photos, videos and stories about my travels, with a bit of music and also a Q&A.With an audience of around 200 people, I enjoy answering questions, but this time there were so

Filming Adventures on England's Waterways

Aug 19 2024 10 mins

What’s it really like filming Canal Boat Diaries? Summer edition! From the set of Canal Boat Diaries (er, well my narrowboat) I bring you some extra special behind the scenes content.Anxiety about public scrutiny and the inevitable loss of privacy are points I cover, as well as baffling other boaters and how lo

Simpson to Little Tring (feat. My Dad)

Jul 25 2024 19 mins

My dad, Richard, joins me for this episode, where we reminisce about our adventures on the water. From his globetrotting career in high-tech horticulture to earning his yacht master qualification, we recount memorable boating trips, including a hilarious mishap on the Kennet and Avon Canal and a nerve-wracking journey down the tidal River Tre

Bugbrooke to Milton Keynes

Jul 18 2024 31 mins

Here’s a bit more behind the scenes info from episode 9 of Canal Boat Diaries season 5.I journey from Bugbrooke to Milton Keynes in this episode along the historic Grand Union Canal. I share the practicalities of life aboard and discuss (perhaps in a bit too much depth!) how an efficient water filtration system can make all the difference. I’ll guide you through the histor

Coventry to Weedon Bec

Jun 18 2024 26 mins

I'm taking you behind the scenes of episode eight, series five of Canal Boat Diaries, which you can stream now on UKTV Play as I journey from Coventry to Weedon Bec.In this episode, I explore Coventry's musical heritage and how the Specials and ska-punk bands like Less Than Jake and Reel Big Fish have influenced my musical journey.As a musician living on the waterways, recording mu

Atherstone to Moira

Jun 18 2024 29 mins

I'm continuing to take you behind the scenes of Canal Boat Diaries, Series 5 which is now available to watch on Yesterday and stream on UKTV Play.In this episode, we go behind the scenes of episode seven as I dive into the rich history of the Ashby Canal, uncovering its 22-mile stretch built in 1804 and the exciting ongoing restoration efforts. I also talk about one of my favourite

Great Barr to Atherstone

Jun 14 2024 19 mins

I continue to take you behind the scenes of Canal Boat Diaries, Series 5.In this episode, I navigate from Great Bar to Atherstone, sharing a journey full of unexpected twists and realities of canal boating. From the frustration of getting wedged between locks and battling a wrapped propeller to the less glamorous parts of canal life, such as toilet troubles and leaking lock gates,