Trawlermen

  

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TrawlermenSkippers Ian Ritchie and John Stevenson have problems with a new net, while Charles and Charlie McBride worry about penalties when they catch too much cod in the North Sea. [S,AD]Fri, Sept 19, 10:00 amU&Dave30 mins
TrawlermenJohn Stevenson and Ian Ritchie are forced to take shelter in Norway, and Ocean Venture skipper John Buchan Sr goes in search of exotic species in the Atlantic. [S,AD]Fri, Sept 19, 10:30 amU&Dave30 mins
TrawlermenA skipper collapses in the wheelhouse but insists on continuing fishing, and a storm threatens a crew still mourning the loss of a shipmate at sea. [S,AD]Fri, Sept 19, 11:00 amU&Dave60 mins
TrawlermenThe trawlers Fruitful Bough and Rosebloom, crewed by two sets of brothers, find themselves not only working for each other, but also competing for catches. [S,AD]Mon, Sept 22, 10:00 amU&Dave60 mins
TrawlermenCrabbing off the Outer Hebrides is hindered by December gales, while Charlie and Charles McBride face the prospect of prison for landing too many fish. [S,AD]Mon, Sept 22, 11:00 amU&Dave60 mins

Snapshots

TrawlermenInsight into the dangerous job of lone fisherman John Alexander, who braves the waters in a tiny boat in all weather. Plus, Alan Watt's journey from the North Atlantic is put in jeopardy. [S,AD]Thu, Sept 18, 11:30 amU&Dave30 mins
TrawlermenInexperienced skipper Chaz Bruce runs into difficulty when a rope wraps around the New Dawn's propeller. Meanwhile, captain Alan Watt heads for the North Atlantic. [S,AD]Thu, Sept 18, 11:00 amU&Dave30 mins
TrawlermenFather-and-son Charlie and Charles McBride have a disastrous week, while Jimmy Buchanan learns his engine will cost 70,000 pounds to repair and Chaz Bruce braves force 8 gales. [S,AD]Thu, Sept 18, 10:30 amU&Dave30 mins
TrawlermenForce 11 storms are expected in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, and only the boats of determined skippers John Buchan and Charlie McBride are at sea. [S,AD]Thu, Sept 18, 10:00 amU&Dave30 mins
TrawlermenPick of the Catch: A look back at the most remarkable stories from the gripping fly-on-the-wall series, along with previously unseen footage revealing the realities of North Sea fishing. [S,AD]Wed, Sept 17, 11:00 amU&Dave60 mins
TrawlermenJimmy Buchan lands a hefty catch of prawns and wrestles with fears for the safety of his crew. Elsewhere, Sandy Watt swaps places with his 18-year-old apprentice. [S,AD]Wed, Sept 17, 10:30 amU&Dave30 mins
TrawlermenA new boat presents trouble for Willie and Peter Tait when its state-of-the-art communications system breaks down, while James Buchan uses a seine net and risks losing his haul. [S,AD]Wed, Sept 17, 10:00 amU&Dave30 mins
TrawlermenSkipper Sandy Watt must decide whether to brave violent weather, and two trawlers, fishing as a pair, risk disaster as they cast their shared nets on stormy seas. [S,AD]Tue, Sept 16, 11:30 amU&Dave30 mins
TrawlermenSkipper Jimmy Buchan ignores the concerns of his first mate and enters the jagged contours of the Ooze Hole to fish for prawns. [S,AD]Tue, Sept 16, 11:00 amU&Dave30 mins
TrawlermenPrawn boat Amity gets caught in a winter storm 100 miles from shore, and is in danger of sinking while its nets are stuck on the seabed. [S,AD]Tue, Sept 16, 10:30 amU&Dave30 mins
TrawlermenComing Home: Jimmy Buchan has to consider cutting the nets off prawn boat Amity after the engines fail, and newcomer Ryan Morrison tries to impress his boss on board a highly successful trawler. [S,ADTue, Sept 16, 10:00 amU&Dave30 mins
TrawlermenStarting Out: Teenager Ryan is determined to build a career as a fisherman and is forced to battle seasickness as he knuckles down to work on one of the most successful trawlers in Britain. [S,AD]Mon, Sept 15, 11:30 amU&Dave30 mins
TrawlermenThe Edge: Ocean Venture skipper John Buchan takes a risk in the treacherous North Atlantic to find the perfect catch, the Amity crew face a serious setback, and Fruitful Bough heads home. [S,AD]Mon, Sept 15, 11:00 amU&Dave30 mins
TrawlermenThe Storm: Skipper Jimmy considers whether his prawn trawler Amity should ride out a storm or head for port, and the pressure builds on the Ocean Venture crew. [S,AD]Mon, Sept 15, 10:30 amU&Dave30 mins
TrawlermenThe Great Prawn Hunt: Prawn trawlers Amity and Fruitful Bough head for Devil's Hole, where they face a winter storm. While Fruitful Bough fills its nets, Amity battles to stop from sinking. [S,AD]Mon, Sept 15, 10:00 amU&Dave30 mins