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Wigan to Burnley

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Narrowboater Robbie Cumming begins a 170-mile journey across the north of England and soon runs into difficulty with a problem with his craft's propeller in Wigan.

Narrowboater Robbie Cumming begins his 170-mile journey across the north of England and soon runs into difficulty when he encounters a problem with his craft's propeller in Wigan and runs aground in Blackburn. Nevertheless, he pushes on to navigate a true wonder of the waterways, the Burnley Embankment.

28 minutes

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Monday 19:30

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Role Contributor
Presenter Robbie Cumming
Production Manager Louise Cavanagh
Series Producer Stuart Woodman
Executive Producer Tony Parker
Aerial Photographer Philip Fearnley
Editor Matthew Clare

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