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The Fisherman's Apprentice with Monty Halls

The Fisherman's Apprentice with Monty Halls

Marine biologist and professional diver Monty Halls travels down to Cadgwith, Cornwall to live and work as a fisherman, to find out what is really involved in getting seafood onto our plates.

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StatusEnded
Original NameThe Fisherman's Apprentice with Monty Halls
First Air DateFebruary 29, 2012
Last Air DateMarch 21, 2012
Seasons1
Episodes6
Episode Runtime 59min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production Companies
NetworksBBC Two
S01E04

Episode 4

Marine biologist Monty Halls continues to explore the challenges facing the British fishing industry by living and working as a traditional Cornish fisherman. This time he heads out into the Atlantic, on a 90ft deep-sea trawler. For eight days and nights, working round the clock, Monty discovers what impact these boats are having on the marine environment.

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