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Episode 1
The quest begins for the world's largest freshwater fish, the mighty Amazonian pirarucu, and Jeremy Wade gets a dramatic taste of what awaits him!
Episode 1
With 21st-century tackle, angling adventurer Jeremy Wade sets out to find out if Victorian stories of monster fish in the Himalayas hold true today.
Episode 2
After a terrifying brush with death, Jeremy Wade charges on in search of the giant Pirarucu. But there's no such thing as a quiet day in the Amazon.
Episode 2
After solo wanderings in the mountains in search of the mighty Himalayan mahseer, Jeremy acquires a traditional Indian 'shikar' support team.
Episode 3
Travelling down the Amazon by dugout, Jeremy Wade hits tough conditions in his search for the great pirarucu, but a lucky break may be in store...
Episode 3
Taking a break from the mountains, Jeremy goes to investigate the weird and wonderful stillwater species to be found in India.
Episode 4
Another day in the Amazon and Jeremy Wade pits his skill against the locals in a fishing contest. But where is that monstrous Pirarucu?
Episode 4
While fishing a big snow-fed river, Jeremy hears a horrifying story: in this region a large catfish has developed a taste for live human flesh!
Episode 5
Time is running out for Jeremy Wade, as he draws up his last plan of attack. Will he succeed, or will the mighty Amazonian pirarucu win this war?
Episode 5
Determined to taste more of the experiences described by the Victorian fishermen, Jeremy visits a stretch of river protected by a temple.