Wakefield Scouts will appear on national television next week.

Next week's episodes of the new series of Narrow Escapes feature a plotline with the Wakefield Scouts and their fabulous canal boats in action on the canals around Wakefield.

The storyline follows the Wakefield 45th Scout Group throughout the week, airing Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19 at 4pm on Channel 4, and available to stream on Channel 4's website.

In the episodes, viewers meet Scout leader Sophie and the team as they take members of the Wakefield 45th Cubs on their annual overnight boating adventure aboard their 50-ft wide-beam boat, Angus Ferguson.

Next week's episodes of the new series of Narrow Escapes feature a plotline with the Wakefield Scouts and their fabulous canal boats in action on the canals around Wakefield.

placeholder image — Next week's episodes of the new series of Narrow Escapes feature a plotline with the Wakefield Scouts and their fabulous canal boats in action on the canals around Wakefield.

Along the way, the young people learn practical life skills, including steering the boat, navigating locks safely, and working together as a crew while exploring their local waterways from a unique perspective.

Later in the week, viewers also follow Scout leader Keith, as he helps three Explorer Scouts aboard the Scouts' narrowboat as they work towards their prestigious Young Masters qualification, passing on specialist boating knowledge and skills.

The Wakefield Scouts acquired their boats almost 40 years ago and have been using them ever since to give young people hands-on experiences on the water, helping them develop confidence, teamwork and practical skills.

Sophie Snuggs, one of the Scout leaders, said: “We had a fantastic time filming for series 3 of Narrow Escapes, and the 45th Wakefield (Durkar) Cubs will treasure their experience forever.

The storyline follows the Wakefield 45th Scout Group throughout the week

"It has been a wonderful opportunity to showcase the work we do as a charity for the young people of scouting, and our local community.

"Getting the children out on the waterways teaches essential life skills and provides a unique experience some children would never usually have on offer to them outside of Scouting, and every year they tell us it has been the highlight of their scouting journey.

"We are also incredibly lucky to have a committee of volunteers helping to keep the boats running and provide these experiences for the children of Scouting.”

Produced by Bowled Over Media with Motion Content, the third series of Narrow Escapes promises more of its signature blend of adventure, resilience and heart, offering viewers a unique window into one of the UK’s most distinctive ways of life.