Reading Angling times this week, there's an interesting snippet about " Old Chuckle Chops " John Wilson.
Apparently Channel 5 have revealed plans to air a second series of Robson Green's Extreme Fishing.
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Originally Posted by Angling Times
" The actor who is set to hit our screens again next year, was widely criticised for showing a distinct lack of care for his quarry during the first series and also for his "over the top " on - screen performances"
"Angling legend John Wilson, who presented more than 100 episodes of the famous Go Fishing series has moved swiftly to condemn Channel 5 plans."
He said:
" In the light of the controversy surrounding the first series, I find it unbelievable it has been commissioned for a second, especially when something like Catching the Impossible can't find it's way onto terrestrial TV.
The celebrity culture we live in is frankly scandalous and it seems we have gone back to the bad old days when fishing programmes were presented by the likes of Jack Charlton. "
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Way aye man, go on Johnno.
Is Mr. Wilson in a position to make this statement as he is now in fact himself a celebrity ?
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Is it the case where he has taken this stance because Robbo's celebrity status carries more sway when it comes to getting any kind of programme, angling or otherwise onto mainstream TV than his own and there is possibly some annoyment there, albeit that Mr. Wilson's own angling credentials without doubt outweigh those of the celebrities ?
Wilson angry over celebrity angler
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