Iceland setting of "Big Fish"

Iceland was the setting of the first episode of  BBC 2 show Earth's Wildest Waters- The Big Fish aired last night. This new global fishing competition is presented by Ben Fogle alongside expert UK fisherman Matt Hayes as judge.

Over six episodes are filmed across four continents, with eight amateur anglers from the UK will be under the critical eye of Matt and a local fishing specialist familiar with the waters of the host country each week, as they become immersed in the local fishing techniques.

Presenter Ben Fogle has trekked across the Sahara, rowed across the Atlantic and hiked his way to the South Pole, so is well placed to help our intrepid fishermen cope with the rigours of an expedition to tropical climes and sub-zero temperatures in some of the world’s most dramatic and challenging fishing destinations.

The first episode, taking place in Iceland had contestants competing in Icelandic conditions. They had to fish from a kayak in an Icelandic fjord, cod in a traditional manner and trout in Lake Þingvellir. Special judge on the show was Icelander Valgerður Árnadóttir.

The first episode can be watched here below.