Great Canal Journeys

This programme is ostensibly a travelogue about canal and river journeys on barges, riverboats and other small craft.

But that's not why we watch it, I don't think. Two of the great British character actors of a former generation, they are two personalities redolent of our childhoods.

And they have a truly special relationship to which most can only aspire. GCJ charts their journey into an old age beset by Pru's failing health.

It's a true love story, and one of the most heartwarming programmes I've ever watched.

Who knew how beautiful a leisurely float through the British countryside could be. This show is like therapy for the eyes. Prunella is a peach and I know what I want to do with my life come summertime.

In a televisual age where almost everything you watch contains sex, violence or overly competitive people being horrible to each other it is truly wonderful to watch a programme that is totally innocent.

As much as I love canals and boating the real attraction of this show is watching two delightful people sharing happy moments in the twilight of their years together.

The genuine love they have for each other brings a warmth to my heart that simply no other T.V show does at his moment.

I can only hope that Tim and Pru stay fit and healthy for as long as possible so we can share more wonderful moments with them.

10/10

Despite the very occasional boring stop-off, this travelogue series is groundbreaking TV. Seeing veteran actors and well-seasoned boaters Prunella Scales and husband Timothy West still living life to the full at such a range of locations - even with the limitations of Alzheimer's - is the best form of entertainment. I always assumed this series would sadly end with the inevitable, but making the brave decision to continue the show with barging novices Gyles Brandreth and arthritic Sheila Hancock proved to be genius - I've only see their first episode so far, but I laughed so much! Hopefully Great Canal Journeys will continue for many more years.

Just one of the most joyous programmes channel 4 have ever made; delightful, whimsical, lighthearted and funny in in the most touching way. Tim and Prue are one of the great theatrical partnerships, both professionally and privately. Who could not be moved by their deep love for one another and all that is beautiful on the canals? Also, they're doing a fantastic PR job for our great canals which can only have a positive knock on effect. Long may they both continue on these wonderful adventures set to exquisite scenery and that hauntingly lovely soundtrack. If only all documentary/reality TV was made as brilliantly as this - Channel 4 please reassure me there are more series to come?