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tv series

Sewermen

NR
2019 - 2020

Description

Observational documentary series following the work of staff at one of Britain's largest water companies, United Utilities, as they work tirelessly to keep the country's vital sewer systems running freely.

Episodes

12 Episodes
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EP01

Episode 1

In Cumbria, an army of engineers are replacing parts of an ageing monster underground pipeline that transports millions of litres of water from Haweswater Reservoir to 2 million people every day.

30 April 2020
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EP02

Episode 2

Waste Warriors James and Andy battle to clear a newly formed fatberg underneath a busy street in Manchester. It is a monstrous mass of waste and fat that is 50 metres in length

7 May 2020
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EP03

Episode 3

In Cumbria, John and his army of engineers are midway through a mammoth plumbing job, replacing parts of an ageing monster underground pipeline

14 May 2020
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EP04

Episode 4

Geoff and his elite squad of sewage cleaners must scour the pumps deep inside a holding tank at Southport Treatment works, to ensure the waste doesn't back up into people's homes

21 May 2020
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EP05

Episode 5

Project director John and his team undertake a crucial test at a fresh water pipeline in the Lake District, and a garden in Rucorn, Cheshire, is being slowly submerged in sewage.

28 May 2020
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EP06

Episode 6

Steve and Mark face one of their toughest jobs ever and Stu and Ian tackle a potential pollution emergency.

4 June 2020
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EP07

Episode 7

Stuart tackles a 200-metre fatberg in Manchester, newly qualified "leak listener" Dan detects holes in the water company's network, and the Steves attract donkey attention.

28 July 2020
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EP08

Episode 8

The largest fatberg ever seen in the North West is proving an unbeatable enemy. At 400 tonnes and 350m long, it fills 40% of the main sewer system in the docks area of Liverpool.

7 August 2020
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EP09

Episode 9

In North Wales, engineer Luke and his team of mega plumbers are mid way through a project to replace a problematic two km section of pipe that has a history of large bursts.

15 October 2020
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EP010

Episode 10

In Liverpool city centre, a crack team of drainage engineers goes underground to clear a blocked sewer.

22 October 2020
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EP011

Episode 11

Docuseries following the workers who maintain Britain's water systems.

29 October 2020
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EP012

Episode 12

Docuseries following the workers who maintain Britain's water systems.

5 November 2020

Cast