Chris Yates on radio this morning radio 4. 11.30

[Mitch300]

Thanks for the link, Dom.

Very, very nice. I just listened to it while sipping a glass of Cabernet and idly editing a research paper. I have a feeling I will be listening to it several more times, through what may be a very long winter.

G. B.

[Cane]

My cat was giving it his full attention also. His ears were twitching and he kept looking around for the birds.
I think we need more of Chris on the radio this winter. As it is, I shall certainly be replaying that programme again. My cat agrees.

[TemeLAD]

Really lovely - it must surely connect with every like minded angler as he paints a picture with words and sounds. Please sir can I have some more!

[Tengisgol]

“I fish as simply as possible” just about sums it up.

Something lovely and simple In such complex times.

[Flathead]

Looking on ‘BBC Sounds’, it seems that Chris recorded several programmes over a period of time and some are still available.

Unfortunately some seem to have become unavailable (timed out).

I am simply surprised I have never come across any before as I generally have the radio on Radio 4 or 5 for much of the day.

Still, I have a few to catch up on.

[Wallys-Cast]

A really lovely, peaceful recording. I listened to it today while doing some intermediate whippings.

Wal.

[Aitch]

If you look on Youtube and just type in "Chris Yates" there are numerous films with him in... I spend a bit of time with a cuppa and a biscuit or bun or two on there from time to time...

[MikeH]

There are so few decent programs on Radio 4 nowadays, but Reading the Water was like a breath of fresh air. All thanks to my wife who came and told me it was on. I enjoyed it so much that I have just purchased one of Chris Yates's books - How to Fish, which should arrive in the post tomorrow. Cant wait.

[Aitch]

You will love it.... Try his book "The Secret Carp" he references the lake he fished in the broadcast as the one he fished when writing the book....

[MikeH]

I'm sure I will. "The Secret Carp" was the next on the list. I did read part of the first chapter, about Chris's search for the perfect carp lake. His writing style is compelling - he makes you feel like you're there with him.