Summary

John Bailey is a one-off, a true river-man. He’s internationally renowned for his intimate knowledge of all things aquatic through his dedicated work as photographer, writer, guide and angler. His engaging light-hearted style lifts him from the esoteric to mainstream. He’s been described as the “Housewife’s choice of the River Bank”!

John Bailey’s lifelong passion for fish has taken him to the far-flung corners of the world. In this initial four half-hour series, Riverman Diaries, we dip into his extremely varied life throughout one year here in Britain – often with the inclusion of some stunning underwater photography. John Bailey has a passion for all things wild and natural. Here we are treated to his intimate and lyrical observations not only in terms of the fish he wishes to bring to a wider audience but also to the opportunities afforded by the changing seasons.