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A Passion for Angling

  • 1993
  • Ended
  • Documentary
  • ~50m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 9.0/10

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...

Latest: Season 1 · 1993

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  1. E1. Childhood Dreams

    Sep 5, 1993 · 50m

    A journey of rediscovery. Chris and Bob prove the secret of success is not how to catch, but how to enjoy.

  2. E2. Redmire Legends

    Sep 12, 1993 · 50m

    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. E3. In Search of Salmon

    Sep 19, 1993 · 50m

    On a lighthearted journey through Scotland, Bob and Chris find that there's more to angling than catching fish.

  4. E4. Autumn Glory

    Sep 26, 1993 · 50m

    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. E5. Midwinter Madness

    Oct 3, 1993 · 50m

    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. E6. Monster Myths

    Oct 10, 1993 · 50m

    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.