Debbie gets down and dirty in new fly-on-the-wall series following Lancashire water workers

A female wastewater worker from Lancashire stars in a TV series celebrating the everyday heroes keeping our filth flowing freely.
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Debbie Tyrer, from Euxton, near Chorley, has been poking through drains to clear blockages and stop sewer flooding for 10 years.

Now Debbie is starring in the second series of Sewermen, from Label1 TV, who also produced the BBC’s award-winning documentary series Hospital.

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Sewermen gets down and dirty with the hard-working folk from the north west’s regional water and wastewater firm, United Utilities, and this week, 34-year-old Debbie and her partner in grime, Dave Brazendale, are tackling a badly blocked drain in Wigan and a sewage spill in Blackpool.

Wastewater worker Debbie Tyrer, from Euxton, is starring in a new series of Sewermen, which airs on the Paramount ChannelWastewater worker Debbie Tyrer, from Euxton, is starring in a new series of Sewermen, which airs on the Paramount Channel
Wastewater worker Debbie Tyrer, from Euxton, is starring in a new series of Sewermen, which airs on the Paramount Channel

Debbie says: “I loved filming, it was good fun to have the film crew on site and show them what we get up to. I was pleased that this series shows that although it’s a tough and often dirty job it isn’t just a job for the boys.”

United Utilities’ Customer Services Director, Louise Beardmore, says: “This show is a window into our world and shines a light on the essential service we provide. It’s a great opportunity for people to see what we do every day.

“Water and wastewater company staff are among the army of key workers making sure the UK continues to have the vital services it needs during the current Covid-19 crisis. Thousands of our people continue to be out on the UK’s streets carrying out critical maintenance, laying new pipes, finding and fixing leaks and unblocking sewers.”

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Label1 series editor Helen White adds: “We were privileged to capture a second series of Sewermen following the everyday heroes at United Utilities. We’ve filmed more great stories this year from technicians battling blocked drains to engineers tackling burst pipes and huge engineering projects. We’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to all staff and customers who took part in or helped with filming.”

Sewermen airs on Thursdays at 9pm on Paramount Network (Freeview Channel 31; Freesat 132 and Sky 150).