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Hants Avon Four Seasons on TV

Paul Boote

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Press release seen just now on the Pure Piscator site:


NEW to Horse & Country TV – Summer 2010

‘Four Seasons on the Hampshire Avon’


A new, beautifully shot documentary about angling and the natural history of the Hampshire Avon is coming to Horse & Country TV (SKY channel 280) on Friday 4th June at 10pm.

Entitled ‘Four Seasons on the Hampshire Avon’, the documentary was three years in the making by devoted film maker and angler, Paul Witcher. Spectacular photography captures the changing moods of the river throughout the year and this programme devotes as much attention to angling pursuits, as it does to the varied and fascinating wildlife of this lovely environment.

The hour-long film features angling friends John Searl, Peter Baker, Peter Orchard, Peter Williamson and John Slader whose collective ability with rod in hand results in the capture of some amazing specimens such as a 25lb pike, an 11lb barbel and perhaps rarest of all, a roach in excess of the magical 2lbs. Other specimen fish featured include carp, chub and trout but the real star of the film is the river itself from its very source in the Vale of Pewsey right down to the estuary at Christchurch. This documentary is a must for all angling enthusiasts and will delight audiences who have a keen interest in the countryside and country pursuits. On a more serious note it also highlights ecological issues and the plight of threatened species such as the salmon, barn owl, water vole and hare.

Jonathan Rippon, Head of Programming at H&C said; “We’re delighted to be showing Four Seasons. Angling is an important genre for the channel and this programme will appeal across the board. It’s a visual treat for anglers and countryside lovers alike.â€



NOTES TO EDITORS

H&C TV lives on-air on SKY channel 280 and online at www.horseandcountry.tv
 
Hants Avon on TV

I have the DVD. Not quite the professionalism of Hugh Miles but very good viewing none the less. A must see for Hants Avon fans.

Kind regards
Steve
 
June 14 is the day I believe that Catching the Impossible begins on channel 4.
For those who haven't seen it (I have the dvd's) it's a must.
Great filmimg as usual from Hugh Miles and Bernard Cribbins and Martin Bowler compliment each other admirably.

Paul
 
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