Great Canal Journeys (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Series · ★ 8.8
Released in 2014, Great Canal Journeys is a documentary series.
What it’s about. To celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, actors Timothy West and Prunella Scales embark on four spectacular canal journeys, sharing a passion that they've enjoyed for decades. To start the series, Tim and Pru revisit the Kennet and Avon Canal in the West Country. Back in 1990, to promote the fully restored canal, Tim and Pru were invited to be the first boat in 42 years to travel the full length of the K&A. Almost a quarter of a century later, they navigate the 21 miles along its most picturesque stretch, starting in Bath and ending in Devizes.
Who’s in it. Great Canal Journeys stars Timothy West as Self, Prunella Scales as Self, Gyles Brandreth as Self and Sheila Hancock as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.8/10, Great Canal Journeys sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Great Canal Journeys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Great Canal Journeys tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Great Canal Journeys (2014)?
- In US, Great Canal Journeys is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Great Canal Journeys worth watching?
- Great Canal Journeys holds an audience score of 8.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Great Canal Journeys?
- Great Canal Journeys stars Timothy West, Prunella Scales, Gyles Brandreth, Sheila Hancock and Samuel West.
- When was Great Canal Journeys released?
- Great Canal Journeys was released in 2014.