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August
13
Day 47
The final gig in Edinburgh On 13/08/2012 at Edinburgh.

Join us for our final gig at 'Cargo' in Edinburgh for the boats arrival, the thoughts of the crowd, and most importantly - the comedians, including Dan Nightingale, Andre Vincent, 'The boy with tape on his face', Carl Connelly, and many more in this special final video of the Pleasance Ahoy journey!

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August
12
Day 46
Andre Vincent: Muslim Skiers On 12/08/2012 at Glasgow.

Join Pleasance Ahoy crew member Andre Vincent as he takes to the Stand in Glasgow to discuss fundamentalist Muslim Skiers!

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August
12
Day 46
Vikki Stone & Phillip Schofield On 12/08/2012 at The Star Inn, Stone.

Vikki Stone has a little crush on 'This Morning' presenter Phillip Scholfield, but only has one way of communicating this... through song! And if it's friday and your name is Eamon Holmes, you better watch out!

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August
11
Day 45
The Stand gig in Glasgow On 11/08/2012 at The Stand, Glasgow.

Join the Pleasance Ahoy tour at 'The Stand' in Glasgow, as Jessica Foteskew, Phil Differ, Andre Vincent, and Janey Godley played out to a packed house in the City. 

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August
11
Day 45
The Falkirk Wheel gig On 11/08/2012 at The Falkirk Wheel.

Pat Burtscher, Steve Shanyaski, Luke Benson, and Janey Godley perform at the Falkirk Wheel at the penultimate performance of the Pleasance Ahoy series!

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August
11
Day 45
Janey Godley on the boat! On 11/08/2012 at Linlithgow.

Everyone Watch out, Glasweigian Comedienne and all round 'force of nature' Janey Godley is on the boat to meet the press, and talk about our up and coming gig at Cargo in Edinburgh on Sunday 12th August 2012

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August
10
Day 44
Riding the Falkirk Wheel On 10/08/2012 at The Falkirk Wheel.

As we approach the Fringe in Edinburg, we decided to go 'behind the scenes' with the filming as the crew embarked on the Falkirk Wheel, on Day 43 of our travels!

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August
10
Day 44
Meet Pat Burtscher! On 10/08/2012 at The Falkirk Wheel.

We caught up with Canadian Comic Pat Burtscher following his frantic gig at the Falkirk Wheel, where he tried to buy ice-cream, stole a cellphone, and tested our wireless microphones to the limit!

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August
09
Day 43
Chris Stokes is Clark Kent! On 09/08/2012 at The Star Inn, Stone.

Join us during our Stone gig at the Star Inn as Chris Stokes recalls the time he was set upon by a gang of jocks (Not Scots!) and he uses his super powers!

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August
09
Day 43
Alex Boardman: Comedian versus food On 09/08/2012 at Lammars, Manchester .

Alex Boardman gives his own unique commentary on the hit TV series 'Man versus Food', hosted by Adam Richman! Performed at Lammars in Manchester. 

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August
09
Day 43
Keith Carter and the 'Job Club' On 09/08/2012 at Lammars, Manchester .

Keith Carter performs at Lammars in Manchester as his alter ego 'Nige', and talks up the Job Club!

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August
08
Day 42
Out of the Magic Tunnel! On 08/08/2012 at Falkirk Wheel.

We entered the magic a while back... and somehow we've ended up in Scotland at the Falkirk Wheel, albeit a crew member down and in a different boat?! The adventure continues...

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August
07
Day 41
The Joy of Children! On 07/08/2012 at Stone.

Join Elis James at our gig in Stone as he discusses the joys of parenting...or lack of (!) duirng his set at the Star Inn.

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August
07
Day 41
Steve Royle and his balls! On 07/08/2012 at Manchester .

Check out this video from our Manchester gig with Steve Royle, as he shows his ability with some golf balls in a very peculiar manner!

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August
06
Day 40
The Banana Boat Song! On 06/08/2012 at Trent & Mersey Canal.

Check out this lovely montage video made by the Pleasance Ahoy crew as they made their way towards stoke-on-Trent, capturing the essence of life on the waterways en route.

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August
05
Day 39
Our gig in Stone! On 05/08/2012 at The Star Inn, Stone, Staffordshire.

Join us in checking out the highlights from our gig at the Star Inn, Stone. We've got Elis James, Chris Stokes, Vikki Stone and the wonderful Thom Tuck in Store for you, and be sure to keep an eye out for more gig highlights from this venue in the coming days!

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August
04
Day 38
Catch up with the crew! On 04/08/2012 at Stockport.

Fancy a catch up with the crew before we entered Scotland? We take a look back over what we learn't about the canals in Stoke-on-Trent, revisit the rap devised by Mark and Mixy of the Dead Poets, and check out some of the highlights from our gig at Lammars in Manchester!

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August
03
Day 37
Our gig in Manchester! On 03/08/2012 at Lammar's, Manchester .

Before we head to Scotland, why not check out our gig from Lammar's in Manchester, featuring Steve Royle and his ball juggling skills, Janey Godley's wicked sense of humour (!), the free flowing Alex Boardman, and meet Keith Carter as he performs as 'Nige'!

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August
02
Day 36
Into the magic tunnel! On 02/08/2012 at The magic tunnel.

The crew find a mysterious tunnel that's not on the map. There's a sign next to it that says: 'To Scotland,' but who knows where it will take them?!

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July
26
Day 29
The Canals and the Potteries On 26/07/2012 at Stoke-on-Trent.

Local Historian Ray Johnson MBE joins us to chat to our Skipper Nicola about the impact of the waterways on the Potteries in Stoke-on-Trent, once the industrial heartland of England.

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July
25
Day 28
Meggie rap! On 25/07/2012 at Manchester .

'Dead Poets' Duo Mark Grist & MC Mixy very kindly paid us a visit on the boat and spent some time comprising a rap about the good ship Meggie.

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July
24
Day 27
An interview with Steve Hall On 24/07/2012 at Thrupp.

We chat with comic Steve Hall following his set at the very wet and windy gig at the Jolly Boatman in Thrupp, Oxfordshire. 

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July
23
Day 26
The Harecastle Tunnel On 23/07/2012 at Harecastle Tunnel.

Located just North of Stoke-on-Trent, the Harecastle Tunnel was built by Thomas Telford, with an earlier 'sister' tunnel constructed by the brilliant engineer James Brindley. Join us as Nic navigates through this miraculous feat of engineering excellance!

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July
22
Day 25
Steve Hall picks on the wrong guy On 22/07/2012 at Thrupp.

Join Steve hall for an extraordinary tale told at the Jolly Boatman in Thrupp, as he recollected one member of the audience he shouldn't have messed with.

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July
21
Day 24
Holly's fight club On 21/07/2012 at Jolly Boatman.

The first rule about Holly Walsh is...YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT HOLLY WALSH... The second rule is... to watch the video instead as Holly gives us the Lowdown on 'White Collar boxing'

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July
20
Day 23
Simon Feilder goes camping On 20/07/2012 at Wallingford.

Join Simon Feidler as he discusses the British and their obsession with the great outdoors

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July
20
Day 23
Chris Turner - The new Eminem On 20/07/2012 at Thrupp.

Join Chris Turner at our gig at the Jolly Boatman as he brilliantly freestlyes his way through a rap!

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July
19
Day 22
"Knock knock..." "who's there..." "Only Ian Smith!" On 19/07/2012 at Thrupp.

Join Ian Smith at out gig at the Jolly Boatman in Oxfordshire as he attempts to communivcate poetry and 'knock door run'!

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July
19
Day 22
How Lloyd Langford crashed a Camel On 19/07/2012 at Wallingford.

Join Lloyd Langford at our Wallingford gig as he gears up for the Edinburgh Fringe with the Pleasance Theatre 

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July
18
Day 21
The Jolly Boatman gig in Thrupp On 18/07/2012 at Thrupp.

Join Ian Smith, Holly Walsh, Steve Hall, and Chris Turner as they played out a very enjoyable gig in the rain just outside of Oxfordshire.

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July
18
Day 21
Phil Nichol and the gay Eskimo On 18/07/2012 at Wallingford .

That's right - want to hear a classic about the only gay Eskimio? Well, you're in luck as Phil Nichol plays out his unique comedy Flavour at our Wallingford gig. 

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July
17
Day 20
Mark Dolan performs at Henley On 17/07/2012 at Henley.

Join C4's 'Balls of Steel' presenter Mark Dolan for our Pleasance Ahoy gig at the Henley Festival 2012

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July
16
Day 19
The story so far... On 16/07/2012 at Napton Junction .

Join us for dinner as we chat about our adventures on the waterways so far, including Kilts, Sting, The Queen's Royal Barge, Reginald D Hunter, the Olympic torch, and of course - fish slapping. 

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July
16
Day 19
Matt Rees at the Bounty On 16/07/2012 at Bourne End .

Join us for exclusive video access to Welsh funnyman Matt Rees as he entertained the crowd at the Bounty pub in Bourne End

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July
15
Day 18
The Thames Valley Chorus On 15/07/2012 at Reading Bridge.

Join Tim Fitzhigham as he meets up with Clive Pugh, Marketing Director for the Thames Valley Chorus, including a performance in front of our boat 'Meggie' by Reading bridge. 

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July
15
Day 18
Hal Cruttenden at the Henley Festival On 15/07/2012 at Henley Festival .

Join Hal Cruttenden at the Henely Festival 2012, as part of the Pleasance Ahoy tour to the Fringe in Edinburgh 

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July
14
Day 17
The Banbury locks On 14/07/2012 at Banbury .

Join us as we travel through Banbury and battle with the British summertime in order to beat the weather warnings!

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July
14
Day 17
Reginald D Hunter at the Bounty On 14/07/2012 at Bourne End .

Join us for an exclusive peak at some of Reginald D Hunters stand up at the Bounty in Bourne End!

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July
13
Day 16
Tim Fitzhigham's guide to Henley - Part 2 On 13/07/2012 at Henley Festival .

Join Tim Fitzhigham's as he explores the Henley Festival for the colourful, charismatic, and downright outrageous! Watch out for the girl guides! 

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July
13
Day 16
A quick word with Lloyd Langford On 13/07/2012 at Walingford.

Following his gig at the Boathouse in Wallingford, we caught up with the Welshman and asked him a few simple questions...

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July
12
Day 15
The Boathouse gig On 12/07/2012 at Wallingford .

Check out our gig from the Boathouse in Wallingford, feat. Tim Fitzhigham, Lloyd Langford, Simon Feilder, and Phil Nichol. 

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July
12
Day 15
Tim Fitzhigham's guide to Henley - Part 1 On 12/07/2012 at Henley Festival .

Join Tim Fitzhigham as he meanders with a keen sense of direction around the Henley Festival 2012, looking for some colourful & charismatic characters! 

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July
10
Day 13
Tim's Olympic Torch On 10/07/2012 at Wallingford.

Join Tim Fitzhigham as he greets the Olympic torch as it tours the Oxfordshire town of Wallingford 

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July
08
Day 11
Henley Interview with Mark Dolan On 08/07/2012 at Henley Festival.

An Interview post Henley Gig with C4's 'Balls of steel' presenter Mark Dolan.

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July
08
Day 11
Tim's fireworks display On 08/07/2012 at Henley Festival .

Join Tim Fitzhigham in viewing the Henley fireworks display, as he describes the spectacular as only he can... 

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July
07
Day 10
Henley Festival gig On 07/07/2012 at Henley Festival.

Join us for an exclusive peak at our gig from the Henley Festival 2012, featuring Hal Cruttenden, and 'Balls of Steel' presenter Mark Dolan. 

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July
07
Day 10
The Goring song On 07/07/2012 at Goring.

Skipper Nicola sings us a short song about a little place called Goring... Take it away Skip! 

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July
06
Day 9
Canal Cafe: Idiots of Ants On 06/07/2012 at Canal Cafe, Little Venice, London .

Catch up with more highlights from our first gig at the Canal cafe in Little Venice, and check out this video with 'Idiots of Ants' as they sing to sweet, sweet Anna! 

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July
04
Day 7
Canal Cafe: Sam Simmons On 04/07/2012 at Canal Cafe, London.

This is an excerpt from Sam Simmons' crazy game show themed sketch. High energy, lots of laughs and some very peculiar scenarios! 

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July
03
Day 6
Canal Cafe: NewsRevue On 03/07/2012 at Canal Cafe, London. .

Topical sketch group NewsRevue satirise The Olympics in this clip taken from our first gig at The Canal Cafe in Little Venice, London. It seems like comedy and sport are a great mix!

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July
02
Day 5
The Bounty Gig On 02/07/2012 at The Bounty .

Check this out - Reginald D Hunter, Jarred Christmas, and Matt Rees all under one roof at our 'Bounty gig', so join us right here for an exclusive peak

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July
02
Day 5
The Bounty (post gig interviews) On 02/07/2012 at The Bounty gig.

Following the successful event at the Bounty, we caught up with all the main acts for exclusive behind the scenes interviews. 

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July
02
Day 5
Reginald shout out! On 02/07/2012 at The Bounty Gig.

Just a short video 'shout out' to the Pleasance crew on board Meggie from stand up comedian Reginald D Hunter, who performed for the Pleasance at the Bounty. 

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July
01
Day 4
Meet Andre Vincent On 01/07/2012 at Datchet .

Andre will be joining the boat pretty soon, so we thought best to get to know the man. Having learnt his trade alongside the likes of Harry Hill and Al Murray, Andre lets us into some little secrets which he has planned for his stint of the boat...

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June
30
Day 3
Life aboard the good Ship Meggie On 30/06/2012 at Kingston upon Thames.

We drop in with Skipper Nicola and her trusted '1st mate' Joe, as they take us through their early experiences on the boat. Plus, check out the special tribute to one of the most famous Monty Python sketches!

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June
30
Day 3
Meet the Boss On 30/06/2012 at Kingston upon Thames.

In an exclusive interview with the 'London Festival 2012' Director, Ruth Mackenzie shares her thoughts on the brilliance of the British creative community, upcoming events in the festival, and the legacy this Cultural Olympiad will inspire.

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June
29
Day 2
Meet the Commodore of the Boat On 29/06/2012 at London .

We catch up with award winning Comedian, World record holder, and our tour MC - Tim FitzHigham!

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June
28
Day 1
The first Gig On 28/06/2012 at Canal Cafe - Little Venice.

What a first night! A whole host of talent was on show - including the dynamic duo 'Cardinal Burns', 'Idiots of Ants', Cariad Lloyd, Pat Cahill, and the wonderfully absurd Australian -  Sam Simmons. 

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June
28
Day 1
We're off on our adventure! On 28/06/2012 at New North Road Bridge.

Catch up with our official launch party video as we embark on our journey around Britain's Waterways as part of the London 2012 Festival. We were joined by a whole host of special guests, including award winning Comedian Jenny Eclair, and the Director of the London 2012 Festival - Ruth Mackenzie.

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June
28
Day 1
Canal Cafe: Cariad Lloyd On 28/06/2012 at Canal Cafe, Little Venice, London. .

Cariad Lloyd's wacky alter ego 'Joey Bechamel' attempts to woo a man from the audience with some neuotic talk. This is how every woman shouldn't react around a man!

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June
27
Day 0
What it's all about On 27/06/2012 at Willowtree Marina, London.

Hannah Eidinow, Head of Creative Development of The Pleasance Theatre, tells us all about Pleasance Ahoy; what you should expect, where it's going, and how it will be launched!

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June
27
Day 0
Meet Nicola the Skipper! On 27/06/2012 at Willowtree Marina.

We chat to Nicola, the boat's Skipper who tells us about the highs and lows of life on the canal and the journey that she will be taking the boat on. 

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