The Big Catch

BBC Earth HD, HyppTV Ch 501, 9.45pm

Laos – This is the ultimate fishing experience, where eight die-hard anglers travel the globe in search of new challenges to test their endurance, and skill at the sport. The group, led by Ben Fogle, will be attempting to use newlylearnt local fishing techniques to net themselves a huge catch. In today’s episode, the anglers venture into Laos where they have to brave the mighty Mekong River. Here, they have to face the blistering heat and dangerous currents while trying to fish using traditional equipment – bamboo rods and nets. It’s anybody’s game, and only the fittest will survive!