Jeremy Wade has chased legends, uncovered myths, and taken us to the most remote rivers on earth. Ten years on from River Monsters, we bring Jeremy and his closest friends back together for the catch-up they’ve never properly had.
They'll revisit their craziest adventures, the unsolved cases, and the stories we have yet to hear. Jeremy is BACK, Fish On!
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In this episode of Fish On, host Jeremy Wade and co-host Scott Tankard sit down with James Bickersteth, an 18-year veteran crew member who worked on over 30 River Monsters episodes. The trio recounts how a minimalist two-person crew nearly killed themselves scaling steep cliff faces in monsoon conditions to capture the crucial Goonch catfish landing shot that launched the entire franchise. They also dive into the unbelievable backstory of a chaotic encounter with a massive 200 lb softshell turtle, as well as the crew's unconventional field innovations and strange fishing baits!
🐟 Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome James Bickersteth 👋
3:00 – How River Monsters Began: Goonch Catfish in India
16:00 – Working On River Monsters As A Crew Member
24:39 – Bizarre Baits
33:55 – James’ Most-watched River Monsters Clip!
42:47 – River Monsters Protection!
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