Last week, having spent 2 days searching hardware stores & plumbers merchants across East London for a few inches of 19 mm hose, I threw out an appeal on Facebook. The next day I met today's guest and now I have a working shower pump again. David has worked with boats for a  long while , is an active boater himself and his house backs onto the Hertford Union Cut. We talk about the changing nature of boating in London, new boating technicians, new boating technology and loads more.

John Hill - Springer Mobile Boat Mechanic - works along The River Lee. We discuss his worst customers, his 2 most amazing customers (I'm one of them), confidence & competence, good & bad mechanics plus how  & why he ended up with a restricted license.

'Angry Boater' will be live at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, twice daily, from Aug 6th to 26th (not Tuesdays). Showtimes are 3.45 pm to 4.45 pm at Finnegans Wake and 7.25 pm to 8.25 pm at City Cafe.