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Rochdale Canal, Manchester and River Dane, Cheshire
Episode 3 of 6
Paul, Bob and Ted have a change of scene and travel to the city of Manchester to fish one of its many urban waterways, the Rochdale Canal.
Paul, Bob and Ted have a change of scene and travel to the city of Manchester to fish one of its many urban waterways, the Rochdale Canal.
Bob is in charge of this trip, as he spent his seminal years here, first as a student and then as a lawyer. The city holds many happy memories of his student life and beyond. But, as ever, Paul is keener to stop talking and start fishing!
Later, it鈥檚 time to reveal their accommodation, and Bob takes Paul to a very posh high-rise apartment in the heart of the city.
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Thu 20 Nov 2025
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Bob's fond memories of being a student in Manchester
Duration: 01:30
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Bob Mortimer |
| Presenter | Paul Whitehouse |
| Interviewed Guest | Paddy Gaul |
| Director | Robert Gill |
| Series Producer | Stephanie Fyfe |
| Series Editor | Doug Bryson |
| Executive Producer | Lisa Clark |
| Production Company | Owl Power TV |
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