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The Water Road

The Water Road

De : Adam Porter
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Join us as we travel the canals and rivers of England and Wales in our narrowboat. The podcast takes you to places and events around the canal network, meeting the people who live, work, or volunteer on the waterways. The Financial Times said The Water Road "takes nerdy delight in the minutiae of canal life". The Guardian described it as "a soothing sound effects-packed listen ... (that) wouldn't sound out of place on Radio 4". James Marriott in The Times said "How do I join this world? We need more of this sort of thing". If you enjoy what I do, consider supporting me on Ko-fi! Every little bit means the world! https://ko-fi.com/thewaterroadAdam Porter Sciences sociales Écritures et commentaires de voyage
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  • Campbell Robb interview

    Campbell Robb interview
    Jun 5 2026

    Campbell Robb took over as Chief Executive of the Canal and River Trust towards the end of 2025. In this interview, he says the canal network is facing an inflection point, outlines his plans to reset CRT's relationship with boaters, and describes how moving water around the country could make the canals a vital part of the UK's infrastructure.

    The Water Road is produced and presented by Adam Porter.

    If you enjoy what I do, consider supporting me on Ko-fi!

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    13 min
  • Crick Boat Show 2026

    Crick Boat Show 2026
    May 29 2026

    We're back at Crick for the annual boat show, the biggest show in the boating calendar. We hear from the vlogger's Paul and Anthony from Narrowboat Life Unlocked about their new boat; we interrupt some live signwriting, and we hear about the tug which had a starring role in the Peaky Blinders film. The charity Forces Veterans Afloat explains how a boat can change lives. Plus we find out how canal water can be turned into drinking water, and how toilets can produce compost. And Macc the Boating Border Terrier enters a CRT photo competition, and we find out who wins the vote for Favourite Boat, and speak to the builders.

    The Water Road is produced and presented by Adam Porter.

    Useful Links:

    Narrowboat Life Unlocked on YouTube

    ⁠Elton Moss⁠

    Ortomarine

    Seawood Signwriting

    Water Freedom

    Forces Veterans Afloat

    Compoost Toilets

    Canal and River Trust


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    27 min
  • St Richard's Canal Festival, Droitwich

    St Richard's Canal Festival, Droitwich
    May 15 2026

    We're in Droitwich for the St Richard's Canal Festival, an event which has it's roots in the restoration of the Droitwich Canals. We hear from the organiser about it's history and the canal society behind it, learn about the historic boat, Bramble, talk to exhibitors and stall holders, and the trust which operates the community boat, Pamela May 2. And the whole event concludes with the annual duck race on the River Salwarpe.

    Click the links for more information on St Richard's Festival; the Worcester, Birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society; Stourport Forward; Little Radford Model Boat Club; and Rosie Philpott.

    The Water Road is produced and presented by Adam Porter.

    If you enjoy what I do, consider supporting me on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/thewaterroad
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    20 min
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