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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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Status

Ended

Original Name

The Fisherman's Apprentice with Monty Halls

First Air Date

February 29, 2012

Last Air Date

March 21, 2012

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC 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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