Narrow Escapes
Narrow Escapes is a reality show on Channel 4. From bobbing businesses to continuous cruisers, we meet the vibrant community who call the UK's canal network home. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 27 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in June 2026.
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The new series continues. Peter and Noni's Scottish adventure draws to a close. Connor's aglow selling candles at Whitchurch Boat Festival. Tom makes a splash in floating life. (S3 Ep10/20)
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1:00:00The new series continues. On the Ashby Canal, Connor gears up for a day of trading and crosses paths with The Curry Cruiser. Peter and Noni continue their Scottish adventure. (S3 Ep9/20)
1:00:00The new series continues. Peter and Noni swap beloved 'Barbarella' for a hire boat and head to the Falkirk Wheel. Tom embarks on his maiden voyage on the Shropshire Union Canal. (S3 Ep8/20)
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Josh and Hayley's boat, Darth Vader, powers up for its journey from Lincoln to Milton Keynes: may the course be with them! Can Gen stay afloat balancing dreams with deadlines? (S3 Ep7/20)
1:00:00After 25 years at home, fledgling boater Tom finally casts off from his parents. In Birmingham, boat life isn't all plain sailing for Gen when her plumbing springs a surprise. (S3 Ep6/20)
1:00:00The new series continues. Paul's towpath pop-up proves a success. A canal breach diverts Jay's journey to Stoke for his stand-up gig. Will he get there in time? (S3 Ep5/20)
1:00:00In Nottinghamshire, continuous cruiser Jay embarks on his next adventure. On the Shropshire Union Canal, Paul, Anthony and a flotilla of boaters rock up to an Elvis tribute. (S3 Ep4/20)
1:00:00In Cheshire, Paul and Anthony have an adorable new canine crewmate. Claire re-opens the Shanti Tea Boat. In Lancashire, Michelle makes great strides with her outreach project. (S3 Ep3/20)
1:00:00Roger and Jo head to Teddington Lock to recreate their wedding photos. Claire continues her tugboat transformation. Michelle heads out of Lancashire marina for her first cruise. (S3 Ep2/20)
1:00:00Canal cruising returns, as more boaters enjoy new adventures on our waterways. Claire takes on a tugboat restoration. Roger and Jo host a paint-and-sip event in the Cotswolds. (S3 Ep1/20)
Series 1
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1:00:00Jack and Gabby take their boat for its first cruise. Ed shows off his cooking skills at a rooftop party. Peter and Noni take their narrowboat across the sea! (S1 Ep20/20)
1:00:00Jack and Gabby struggle to put in their new chimney on the Oxford Canal, and theatre worker Ed's boat Womble is being surveyed and getting its tri-annual hull blacking. (S1 Ep19/20)
1:00:00Tracey and Tim launch their Accessible Waterways scheme. Peter and Noni navigate Foxton Locks, one of the seven wonders of the waterways. (S1 Ep18/20)
1:00:00On the River Lea, florist Roka takes her home-grown tulips to market. Tracey and Tim head towards Little Venice in London to launch their Accessible Waterways badge scheme. (S1 Ep17/20)
1:00:00On the Oxford Canal, Jack and Gabby set out to make their new boat environmentally sustainable. Tracey and Tim open their towpath dog treat business. (S1 Ep16/20)
1:00:00Will anyone buy any of Sam's restored bikes at his towpath bike shop? The Chamberlain fuel boat competes in a tug of war at the Norbury Festival. (S1 Ep15/20)
1:00:00Steve and Chris head to Chester to help plan their daughter's wedding. Sam finds a home for his towpath bike shop. Wes and Amy try the Caen Hill Locks. (S1 Ep14/20)
1:00:00Wes and Amy cruise the Kennet and Avon Canal looking for a place to moor up with Wi-Fi for their live-streaming jobs. The Lady Teal and guests travel up the Bingley Five Rise. (S1 Ep13/20)
1:00:00Work on Kevin and Tina's boat continues, but will their plans to deliver it at a boat show be a wash out? Nick and Gina head to the Bingley Five Rise. (S1 Ep12/20)
1:00:00On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Nick and Gina race to get their hotel boat ready for their guests. In Hertfordshire, Sam shows us his world on 'The Floating Bike Shop'. (S1 Ep11/20)