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A podcast about the canals and river navigations of the UK and the people who enjoy, live or make their living on them.

Ian McDowell


    • Dec 11, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 1m AVG DURATION
    • 5 EPISODES


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    Episode 004

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2017 98:08


    Joel Sanders is a comedian, former teacher and self appointed Angry Boater (although I don't think he's that angry). In this long, rambling conversation we talk about everything from newbies blocking water points to the pricing policies of corner shops. Joel's website Find more show notes at the UTC website: Up the Cut Music: Funky Suspense by Bensound

    Episode 003

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2017 41:30


    In this episode of Up the Cut I speak to Lorraine Newman, team leader of the Waterways Chaplaincy in London, about the work of Waterways Chaplains with the more vulnerable members of the boating community. Whether it is avoiding removal of their boats from the system at the 11th hour, or just having someone to speak with after a bereavement, boaters can call on the Chaplains for help and advice, safe in the knowledge that they won't be judged. Waterways Chaplaincy website Music by Bensound Visit my website!

    Episode 002

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2017 109:20


    In this episode I talk with dramatist Kate Saffin about the Alarum theatre company and in particular Idle Women of the Wartime Waterways. I also fall victim to the curse of Rosie and Jim for the first time. Quite a long episode this one but full of good stuff. Check out the Alarum website and their YouTube channel. More show notes and photographs etc at www.upthecut.com  

    Episode 001

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2017 57:40


    In this episode I talk with Alan Wildman about his life in boating and the RBOA. We discuss the RBOA's recent thoughts on boaters without a home mooring, the licensing consultation, and CRT's latest attempts to address the "London Problem", amongst other things. You can find out more about the RBOA at http://www.rboa.org.uk/

    Introduction to Up the Cut

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2017 1:07


    A brief introduction to Up the Cut. What's it about? Who is this Ian guy? How long will I have to wait between episodes?   Don't forget to check out the website. You can twitter me @upthecutpodcast. Remember to subscribe!

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