About this showing of Canals: The Making of a Nation
Liz McIvor recounts the story of 'canal mania', the period of activity that helped develop Britain's modern financial economy, now centred in London.
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Canals: The Making of a Nation
Previously shown on BBC Four on Wed 30 Sep 2026 at 19:00.
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Airing details
ChannelBBC Four
StartsWed 30 Sep 2026, 19:00
EndsWed 30 Sep 2026, 19:30
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