About this season
The much acclaimed series of six BBC films in which famous anglers Chris Yates and Bob James take us on a grand fishing adventure across Britain...
Episodes (6)
1. Childhood Dreams
Aired 5 September 1993 • 50 min
A journey of rediscovery. Chris and Bob prove the secret of success is not how to catch, but how to enjoy.
2. Redmire Legends
Aired 12 September 1993 • 50 min
Record-breaking carp fisher Chris Yates returns to the scene of his triumph to find that carp fishing demands unlikely and amusing techniques if success is to be enjoyed.
3. In Search of Salmon
Aired 19 September 1993 • 50 min
On a lighthearted journey through Scotland, Bob and Chris find that there's more to angling than catching fish.
4. Autumn Glory
Aired 26 September 1993 • 50 min
Venturing out to the famous Hampshire Avon we discover that the wonderful autumn fishing described in the angling literature still exists in glorious profusion.
5. Midwinter Madness
Aired 3 October 1993 • 50 min
The true angler's favourite season. Venturing out on a cold winter's day Chris and Bob find that the legend of the River Kennet is not one fish, but two.
6. Monster Myths
Aired 10 October 1993 • 50 min
Inspired by the stories of a record carp that swims in an ancient estate lake, Bob and Chris set out on their ultimate challenge; to capture the monster of the myth.