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Unlocking the Midlands

Chris Tarrant discovers how one simple invention revolutionised the industrial heart of Britain. He travels by narrow boat to see how the Brindley Lock created a canal network that would transform the Midlands from rural backwater to industrial giant. (BBC One West Midlands)

English
  • Originally Aired May 17, 2010
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network West Midlands BBC One
  • Notes Is the series finale
  • Created November 10, 2010 by
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  • Modified January 2, 2024 by
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Name Type Role
Chris Tarrant Guest Star