Canals: The Making of a Nation
Liz McIvor looks at who built the nation's canal network, who funded it, those who worked on it and how they were regenerated following WWII.
Cast: Liz McIvor
HDCC
Miniseries
6 episodes
1. EngineeringThe struggles of the builders and engineers tasked with creating a landscape of canals over the rugged terrain surrounding the Pennine hills.CC29minAug 28, 2015
2. GeologyHow the process of building Britain's canals resulted in furthering geological knowledge, as surveyor William Smith created the first geological map of England and Wales.CC29minAug 28, 2015
3. CapitalismThe story of 'canal mania', the period of activity that helped develop Britain's modern financial economy, now centred in London.CC29minAug 28, 2015
4. The WorkersThe tales of the men who built the canals - the navigators, or navvies - focusing on their work on the Manchester Ship Canal.CC29minAug 28, 2015
5. The Boat PeopleThe people who operated the canal boats, carrying fuel and goods around the country.CC29minAug 28, 2015
6. HeritageHow the nation's canals were saved following years of postwar neglect, becoming places of tranquillity and popular for boating holidays.CC29minAug 28, 2015
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Liz McIvor looks at who built the nation's canal network, who funded it, those who worked on it and how they were regenerated following WWII.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Andy Richards
- Cast
- Liz McIvor
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
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