A former ice warehouse, the London Canal Museum is now one of the UK’s best places for exploring the fascinating history of our canal systems. David pays a visit, descends into its former ice well, meets curators Martin Sach and Cathy Simpson and takes a trip through the Islington Tunnel.

David explores the history of – and recent changes to – the waterways in the heart of Liverpool. Also featuring in this episode is Sheffield’s very own John Shuttleworth!

Recorded live at Wilderness Festival, QI author and researcher John Mitchinson shares his knowledge and passion for the strangest substance known to science: water. Woven into the episode are extracts from an evocative and exclusive water-themed set by Brighton duo Grasscut.

After their lives were ravaged by floods in the winter of 2015, Hebden’s residents decided the only thing to do was postpone Christmas until June 25th. David Bramwell dons his best Santa outfit and joins them for an alternative Christmas, and to uncover an incredible story about the power of community spirit.