WASTEWATER workers from Warrington are starring in the second series of Sewermen, showcasing the everyday heroes from United Utilities.

The fly-on-the-wall documentary gets down and dirty with the hard-working folk from the Warrington-based regional water and wastewater firm.

In the programme, Warrington's fatberg expert, James Devereux, tackles a mammoth build-up of fat that has taken up residence in a major sewer under Manchester city centre.

James said he really enjoyed the whole experience: "It was good fun- the production crew were great at helping us relax in front of the camera and made it like they weren’t even there.

"I forgot the microphone was on continuously and while taking a break I started singing to myself in my car.

"I’m hoping that bit hasn’t made the final cut!"

In a future episode, Bunty Hebbar, who lives in Latchford, is also captured on camera as he starts his first shift out on the road, having previously worked in the company’s customer call centre.

Bunty said: "I found the whole experience very exciting and different.

"It's something I never thought I'd be doing but thoroughly enjoyed it.

"The camera crew made me feel at ease."

United Utilities deals with more than 21,000 domestic wastewater blockages a year, along almost 120,000 kilometres of pipes from Carlisle to Crewe.

United Utilities’ customer services director, Louise Beardmore, said: "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 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."

The second series of Sewermen airs on Thursdays at 9pm on Paramount Network- Freeview Channel 31, Freesat 132 and Sky 150.