Sheffield and Rotherham, major ports with direct access to Europe. Watford, the ocean-going terminal of the Ml. Plans that could become reality if Britain used her waterways properly.
In Europe, canals carry bulk goods at low cost and ease congestion on the roads. Old canals are improved, new ones built.
Horizon compares the waterways of Britain and Europe. Narrator PAUL VAUGHAN
Editor BRUCE NORMAN
Producer CHRISTOPHER LA FONTAINE