Barging Round Britain

Exploring the History of our Nation's Canals and Waterways

This is the official companion to Great British Canal Journeys, an 8-part series coming to prime-time ITV in January 2015. The show will be presented by hugely popular TV journalist John Sergeant, who will also be contributing a foreword and introductions to this book.

Great British Canal Journeys will be a beautifully illustrated guide to the country's canal network. Tracing routes across the UK, from the gentle downs of Somerset to the dramatic splendour of the Hebrides, it will explore the people and places that have forged this national treasure, from the birth of the Industrial Revolution to the 2012 Olympics.

About John Sergeant

John Sergeant is a TV and radio journalist, and formerly the BBC's chief political correspondent. He remains a TV regular on shows such as The One Show, Have I Got News for You and Qi. He was the star of Strictly Come Dancing 2008, repeatedly finishing bottom of the score board, but top of the public vote.
Details
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • ISBN: 9780718180652
  • Length: 320 pages
  • Price: £4.99
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