'Cruising the Cut' with former Meridian reporter

Ever felt like escaping the rat-race and trying something completely new?

18 months ago former ITV Meridian reporter David Johns swapped a life on TV for a life on the water and bought a 56 foot long narrowboat.

Our reporter Sarah Saunders caught up with him for two features on how David is finding life in the slow lane.

Part 1: David's decision to give up his job - and try something new

Part 2: Practicalities of life aboard a narrowboat