ITV acquires ‘River Monsters’

Animal Planet US hit River Monsters is coming to ITV. ITV acquired the series from Bristol-based Icon Films and has ordered a 6 x 30-minute pre-watershed version of the series for ITV1 as well as the full 6 x 1-hour version to air on ITV4. The series follows expert fisherman Jeremy Wade on his search for the most dangerous freshwater fish on the planet.

October 1, 2009

Animal Planet US hit River Monsters is coming to ITV. ITV acquired the series from Bristol-based Icon Films and has ordered a 6 x 30-minute pre-watershed version of the series for ITV1 as well as the full 6 x 1-hour version to air on ITV4. The series follows expert fisherman Jeremy Wade on his search for the most dangerous freshwater fish on the planet.

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