Beneath British Waters

07/10/2025

Sit back, turn up the sound, and allow yourself to be immersed.
The trailer for the new micro documentary "Waters Of Life-Wykehams Underwater Wilderness"

If you are interested in a screening, read on.

Over the past two years, we have been capturing the hidden beauty of Wykeham Lakes — a place where a truly thriving freshwater ecosystem flourishes beneath the surface. Here, life unfolds in perfect balance, revealing what is possible when nature is allowed to thrive.

Wykeham Lakes is far more than a sanctuary for wildlife; it is a reservoir of life itself — filtering water, nurturing biodiversity, and quietly reminding us of our profound and fragile connection to the natural world.

This is a story that must be told — a story that rekindles our understanding of the harmony between life and water, and what it means for the world we share.

We are planning our first screening for March 2026, though we welcome invitations to share this film across the country.

More than simply beautiful, this film serves as a gentle yet powerful reminder of the importance of our freshwater ecosystems — and of the life that depends upon them.
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Earthwatch Europe River Action UK

Special thanks go to Lauren & James at North Yorkshire Water Park Fisheries for allowing me access to film in this unique lake.

04/10/2025

The opening titles of the new documentary about what a thriving and flourishing underwater ecosystem looks like. The film is ahead of schedule and we are working on a trailer now before submissions go out for a public screening. Think it is some of our best work and it really captures the beauty of this outstanding lake.
None of this would of been possible without the help of Lauren & James at North Yorkshire Water Park Fisheries and previous people that ran the complex.

30/09/2025

The long-awaited documentary will be complete by Mid-october Wykeham Lakes The documentary focuses on what a thriving and flourishing freshwater ecosystem looks like. Filmed over 2 years, this is a visual journey into the depths of an incredible freshwater lake. Huge thankyou to Lauren & James at North Yorkshire Water Park Fisheries

30/09/2025

Superb evening in Cambridge at the Rivers Of Film Festival showing my new documentary and discussing why freshwater fish and the freshwater aquatic environment are so important and why they need nurturing to not only thrive but flourish. Also covered the pressure's rivers are facing. Fabulous to meet The River Girl and Noah Huntley and a huge thankyou to James, Clara and Mark and the entire team for having me there and Water Sensitive Cambridge
Pictures curtesy of Debbie Campbell and Joshua Collard.

25/09/2025

“In one’s filming career, there are always certain moments that stand out from the rest. This was one such occasion, when I came virtually face to face with a stunning pike. Unfortunately, she would not allow me to get close enough to spend more time filming her.”

23/09/2025

Should be interesting when it launches by Matt Hayes

22/09/2025

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21/09/2025

Had an amazing day at North Yorkshire Water Park Fisheries filming pike. No chance of getting close to the big pike and the larger jack just would not let me get close, no idea why but the next generation obliged to get some stunning underwater film. Filming any pike size is always a great day. Massive thanks to Lauren & James for having me back. It is literally one of the best lakes in the country for clarity and underwater footage. The fishery really is looking amazing.

20/09/2025

Loch Ken at 21ft below the surface. Just topography footage. This footage is just for reference. As you are aware i filmed here for Matt Hayes Ultimate rod race. Despite it only being at 21ft you felt it was so much deeper, with out the full underwater lighting system you literally could not see my hand 2 inch from my face. Very hard going down there and although i had planned do go deeper i opted while at 21ft to stay at that level as it was only going to get worse the deeper i went. Certainly in the top 5 of tough going filming sessions but those that fish Loch Ken may find it interesting.

17/09/2025

12 months since I started the underwater sequences for this. That truly has flown by fast. Rivers are out of action for underwater filming, out this weekend on the hunt for pike underwater.

ROD RACE COMING SOON AND ITS JUST THE START…
Hi all. Can you believe that it’s 12 months ago that me and the Duke filmed the Ultimate Rod Race?
👉My plan is to release the series for public view in late October/November.
I have not received any interest from within the mainstream tv media but there are some very exciting possibilities from social and other media.
I have the option to release it on the Rod Race Channel (YouTube) and it will appear there for sure.
👉In the meantime, I’m chewing over a couple of intriguing offers which would mean that Rod Race would be just the start of things. There’s talk of a weekly show/podcast and the development of the Rod Race idea and franchise.
Exciting times ahead and I’ll keep,you informed…🎣💪

10/09/2025

Not spent a huge amount of time this year filming grayling so it was high time to dedicate some hours to this stunning fish. But filming in the faster water brings its own set of rules, the grayling make it look so easy.

06/09/2025

Not only out searching for pike but spent time filming the incredible sized shoals of rudd and then perch just underwater the surface under the canopy of floating w**d that has died off for winter.
Huge thankyou to North Yorkshire Water Park Fisheries for having me back once again to spend time in such an amazing lake that is full of life.