A disquieting story of obsession and manipulation unfolds in a critically acclaimed thriller based on a novel by crime writer Edgar Lustgarten. Oscar and Golden Globe winner Rex Harrison plays a man accused of murdering his mistress, with Lilli Palmer (then Harrison's wife) as the woman who stands by her husband as he fights for his life in the courtroom. An outstanding Brit-Noir, The Long Dark Hall is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements. When Arthur Groome finds his girlfriend murdered at her Earls Court flat he is stricken with grief and fear. When the police question him about the crime, Arthur, a married man, denies all knowledge of the girl. Soon, however, he finds himself charged with murder and inexorably drawn towards the gallows...
Rex introduces us to Africa where he follows the mighty Zambezi River through Zimbabwe Botswana and Zambia. This is a land with abundant wildlife and where Rex's beauty sleep is interrupted by roaming elephants right outside his tent! It is in this most natural of environments that rex is in search of tiger fish an incredibly strong fighter with enormous teeth. On the banks of the Zambezi we gain an insight into the daily lifestyle of the local people and see how they catch prepare and dry their fish. We move to the spectacular Victoria Falls where the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers meet. This is home to the highest commercial bunji jump in the world as well as exhilarating white river rafting. At Kariba we look back at the construction of the dam which through the years has cost the lives of 86 men. Rex drops in on the Kaiba Tiger Fishing Tournament where the emphasis is on taking part and having fun. Rex ends his African trip on the banks of the lower Zambezi in Zambia where he catches more tiger fish.
In this programme Rex concentrates his attention on the top end of Australia. We explore the wonderful peninsula around Cape York situated on the North East tip of Queensland and one of the wildest and most remote tropical wilderness areas in Australia. It is in this clear sea water that we find mackerel golden trevally and queenies whilst Rex tries not to get stung by the infamous box jellyfish. Rex also shows off his culinary skills by preparing his famous flake. We visit Croker Isalnd in the Northern Territory where Rex manages a double hook-up of enormous trevally. In the magnificent wetlands of Kakadu in the Northern Territory Australia's largest national park Rex lands a river whaler shark and a 20lb barramundi. Rex revisits Cape Don in the Northern Territory as well as Broome in Western Australia where a shark devours Rex's blue salmon right in front of his eyes! Fly fishing at Yardoogarra Creek in Western Australia ends the trip to Australia's Top End.
Rex is in search of some of the finest fishing locations on the globe with promise of big fish and clean clear water. We start on the South Island of New Zealand in the Mt. Cook region a mecca for modern day trout fishers. On the banks of the wide range of rivers and lakes we learn the art of fly fishing for beautiful brown and rainbow trout. From New Zealand Rex takes us to England and the Itchen River home to the most celebrated chalk streams in Southern England. We travel to the independent nation known as the Solomons the third largest archipelago in the Southern Pacific region and also one of the most unspoilt. The Solomons is made up of at least 992 individual islands and it is in this paradise that Rex lands archer fish trevally and mangrove jack the biggest fighters around. We also see Rex trolling for coral trout and small Spanish mackerel. This beautifully shot masterpiece ends in Thailand and the tourism mecca of Phuket where Rex absorbs the local culture whilst going in search of northern blue fin tuna wahoo and dolphin fish.
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New Zealand known as the 'Land of the Long White Cloud' is the top trout fishing destination in the world. Rex finds abundant rainbow trout in the gorgeous scenery of the Tongariro River and enjoys a freshly prepared trout cooked in the sand at Hot Water Beach. We catch yellowtail kingfish and take part in the measure and tagging programme as well as learning about the art of 'jigging for trout'. We finish by swimming with dolphins in the Bay of Plenty. Changing location to Australia we then visit the coastal fishing town of Albany 400 kms south-east of Perth. Albany was a thriving whaling town and we see archive footage of the industry that was closed down in 1978. The old whaling station is now the sight of Whale World the largest whale museum in the world. Out in the big swells of Frenchman's Bay we join local fishermen as they catch pilchards which are packed into boxes right on their boat. Rex and his team then set about catching southern blue fin and striped tuna and make an outing further east to Esperence home to the red snapper and where a massive cuttlefish devours Rex's sergeant baker.
Yibbida Yibbida Folks!' Rex is back to celebrate some of the most magnificent catches he's landed in his time. Travel with him all over Australia in search of 'The Big One'. Rex goes deep-sea fishing in St Helens Tasmania and lands striped trumpeter as well as a whopping 160lb mako shark a powerful warm-blooded hunting machine. Rex tries his hand at rock fishing on Dirk Hartog Island to catch kiss and release longtom turrum and bald chin groper. Watch Rex struggle with a 25lb yellowtail kingfish as well as trolling for giant trevally on Croker Island Northern Territory. We then move to Tumby Bay South Australia for some healthy snapper and end with the most remarkable catch of all time - a 10 foot hammerhead shark right on the beach at Cape Don Northern Territory!
Rex and his team explore Japan land of the rising sun and computerised reel! We see not only incredible diverse fish on offer but also gain an insight into the various fishing methods that the Japanese have made their own. See the local fishing markets in Osaka as they auction off their internationally-renowned fresh tuna. Visit the magically tranquil Osaka Castle and see the only whale shark in captivity at the Osaka Aquarium. Immerse yourself in the Nagara River where the locals gather to catch ayu and experience night-time cormorant fishing where handlers get their birds to regurgitate their fish to land their catch. We also explore one of the South Pacific's best kept secrets the Republic of Vanuatu with its 83 individual islands friendly people active volcanoes and crystal clear water. It is in this paradise that Rex lands giant and blue trevally as well as luna trout. He also releases a 12-month turtle back into the ocean and we see Rex's sidekick Steve Starling swim with a playful sea cow.
The Kimberley Region is one of the most natural in the world situated in the north west of Australia. We travel via helicopter to stunning fishing spots on the Chamberlain River where a hilariously enthusiastic host helps Rex land healthy barramundi. Whilst out to sea Rex gets his giant trevally eaten by a black tipped reef shark. We examine Long Island Reef abundant with sea cucumbers starfish and giant clams and then go in search of ancient Aboriginal rock art. In the second part of this feature we focus our attention specifically on Broome in the far tropical north of Western Australia. The Broome Region has a reputation for providing first class fishing and Rex isn't disappointed. Giant trevally mackerel and crocodiles all feature but the highlight has to be Rex's first ever black kingfish a monstrous 38lb specimen. We also take part in the inaugral Fly Rod Championships for sailfish famous for their fast strikes long runs and spectacular acrobatics. Along the way we gain an insight into the early traders of the region see examples of fossilised dinosaur footprints as well as learning about Broome's thriving cultured pearl industry.
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