The Canal Map of Britain
“A fascinating history of Britain's beloved canal network: the navvies whose brawn created the waterways, and the engineers and architects responsible for some amazing tunnels and aqueducts.”
Synopsis
A look at Britain's beloved canal network via a fact-filled cruise along the first superhighways of the Industrial Revolution. In the age before mechanisation, a frenzy of canal-building saw a new army of workers carve out the British landscape, digging out hundreds of miles of waterways using picks, shovels and muscle.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
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- Original Title
- The Canal Map of Britain
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Channel 5 Broadcasting
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Breakwell
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What is The Canal Map of Britain about?
A look at Britain's beloved canal network via a fact-filled cruise along the first superhighways of the Industrial Revolution. In the age before mechanisation, a frenzy of canal-building saw a new army of workers carve out the British landscape, digging out hundreds of miles of waterways using picks, shovels and muscle.
Who directed The Canal Map of Britain?
The Canal Map of Britain was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Canal Map of Britain?
The principal cast of The Canal Map of Britain includes Mark Benton.
When was The Canal Map of Britain released and how long is it?
The Canal Map of Britain was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 59m.