Britains canal network is a true national treasure. Forged in the fire of world-changing historic events - yet set within gorgeous scenery - its bursting with undiscovered history and home to a vibrant community rooted in a unique way of life. In this definitive and comprehensive series, John Sergeant sets off on a rich and colourful voyage along the eight best canal journeys Britain has to offer, unpicking each stage of their extraordinary story as he goes. Its a waterway journey from top to toe of our beautiful country: from the gentle downs of Somerset in the south, via the breathtaking countryside and engineering of the Welsh Llangollen, to the dramatic splendor of the spectacular coast to coast Caledonian Canal in the north of Scotland. Crucially, at every step of the way, John immerses himself in living history, bringing the past to life by rolling up his sleeves, getting stuck in and having a go at canal practices past and present.