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Season 1 – The Boat That Guy Built

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Following motorcycle racer and mechanic Guy Martin as he renovates a neglected narrowboat with technology from the Industrial Revolution.
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The Boat That Guy Built — Season 1

The Boat That Guy Built — Season 1

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Guy Martin

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 2, 2011 A Cup of Tea Guy builds his own 18th-century blast furnace to cast an iron pot, so he can boil some water, then he creates traditional Wedgwood mugs, so he can enjoy the perfect cup of tea. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 9, 2011 A Nice Hot Shower Guy decides to use a steam engine to power the shower on board his aptly named narrowboat, Reckless; he also visits the factory of famous lavatory manufacturer Thomas Crapper to conduct a 'flush-off' between 19th-century loos. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 16, 2011 A Good Night's Sleep Guy visits a cotton mill to weave his own sheets on 19th-century looms, then builds his own mattress at the mattress-supplier to the Queen, in a bid to get a good night's sleep on board his narrowboat; he also makes his own version of an alarm clock. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 23, 2011 Beans on Toast Motorcycle racer and engineering enthusiast Guy Martin makes a tin can using a 200-year-old technique, bakes his own traditional bread, and learns why the best cutlery uses Sheffield steel, all to make the perfect meal of beans on toast. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 30, 2011 Make a Boat a Home Guy and his best mate Mave decide to give their historic narrowboat a makeover; they learn about the most influential British interior designer of all, William Morris, while trying to stick up wallpaper he originally designed. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 6, 2011 The Homecoming To celebrate the end of the project, Guy Martin shows off the renovated boat at a party, learns how to prepare Victoria sponge, and shoots a commemorative Victorian-style portrait with a 150-year-old camera; bad weather hampers the maiden voyage. Details
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Season Info

Network
BBC
Genre
Documentary, History
Release Date
Mar 2, 2011