A Passion for Angling

1993 NR 7.4

A series filmed by wildlife cameraman Hugh Miles and narrated by Bernard Cribbins. It's the piscatorial adventures of two middle aged anglers, Chris Yates and Bob James set in various locations around the British isles. It encapsulates the...

A series filmed by wildlife cameraman Hugh Miles and narrated by Bernard Cribbins. It's the piscatorial adventures of two middle aged anglers, Chris Yates and Bob James set in various locations around the British isles. It encapsulates the spirit of angling and wildlife combined by true naturalists. From carp to salmon, trout to gudgeon. A funny and well presented series that many give the accolade of the best fishing programmes ever made

A Passion for Angling background

Episodes:

Episode 1 Childhood Dreams

1. Childhood Dreams

Aired: Sep 5, 1993

A journey of rediscovery. Chris and Bob prove the secret of success is not ho...

Episode 2 Redmire Legends

2. Redmire Legends

Aired: Sep 12, 1993

Record-breaking carp fisher Chris Yates returns to the scene of his triumph t...

Episode 3 In Search of Salmon

3. In Search of Salmon

Aired: Sep 19, 1993

On a lighthearted journey through Scotland, Bob and Chris find that there's m...

Episode 4 Autumn Glory

4. Autumn Glory

Aired: Sep 26, 1993

Venturing out to the famous Hampshire Avon we discover that the wonderful aut...

Episode 5 Midwinter Madness

5. Midwinter Madness

Aired: Oct 3, 1993

The true angler's favourite season. Venturing out on a cold winter's day Chri...

Episode 6 Monster Myths

6. Monster Myths

Aired: Oct 10, 1993

Inspired by the stories of a record carp that swims in an ancient estate lake...

Info about A Passion for Angling

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres: Documentary