
River Monsters is a education/science/factual topics series airing on UK television.
Face Ripper is a television programme presented in the format of a single episode. It falls under the genre of an episode‑style documentary, offering viewers a focused look at a particular investigation. The series title and its classification are the only identifiers provided for the show. The episode follows angler Jeremy Wade as he journeys to a remote region of Bolivia. There, he sets out to examine reports of a creature that allegedly feeds on human faces. Wade’s mission brings him into direct contact with one of his longest‑standing foes, a threat he has encountered in his previous work. The setting is deliberately isolated, emphasizing the difficulty of tracking a legend that has sparked local rumours. Wade’s approach is hands‑on; he engages with the environment and the stories surrounding the alleged beast, seeking tangible evidence of its existence. Throughout the investigation, the focus remains on Wade’s confrontation with this age‑old adversary and the unsettling possibility that a face‑eating entity may be lurking in the Bolivian wilderness. The episode therefore centres on the blend of wildlife expertise and folklore that defines Wade’s investigative style, delivering a concise yet intense look at a mysterious predator in an uncharted corner of the world.
Jeremy Wade, a biologist who’s also an extreme angler, sets off for the centre of Africa, intent on following the Congo River – a watercourse that’s long been wrapped in mystery and steeped in legend. He journeys deep into the continent’s interior, drawn by the river’s reputation for unexplained phenomena and age‑old tales. The programme follows Wade as he navigates this iconic river, probing its hidden depths and the stories that surround it. Each segment of the river reveals another layer of its mythic aura, reinforcing why it remains one of Africa’s most enigmatic waterways. Throughout the expedition, the river’s enigmatic reputation and legendary status stay at the forefront of his quest.
In this episode of the programme, angler Jeremy Wade journeys to a remote corner of Bolivia after hearing unsettling rumours of a creature that allegedly feeds on faces. The locals' accounts prompt him to investigate, setting the stage for a tense encounter. The area, scarcely populated and difficult to access, adds an extra layer of challenge to Wade's search for evidence. While probing the reports, Wade comes face‑to‑face with one of his oldest adversaries – the very entity he has pursued in previous investigations. The confrontation underscores the theme of Wade's ongoing battle against the same elusive predator that has haunted his previous expeditions, testing his expertise in the harsh, isolated landscape.
In this episode of Alaskan Horror, extreme angler Jeremy Wade journeys into the remote Alaskan wilderness with a single aim: to locate the fabled Iliamna Lake monster. The creature is described in native legend as an enormous fish capable of dragging unsuspecting victims beneath the icy surface, consigning them to a frozen grave. Wade’s expedition takes him across the stark, cold landscape surrounding Iliamna Lake, where he follows local stories and clues in hopes of confronting the massive, myth‑born predator. The episode follows his attempts to verify the existence of the legendary fish and to understand the dangers it poses to anyone who ventures too close to its waters.
Jeremy Wade, the extreme angler, travels to a remote part of Ukraine after reports of attacks surface in the area. The programme follows his investigation as he pursues an elusive lake monster said to inhabit the region’s waters, while also taking him to the infamous Chernobyl disaster site. Throughout the journey, Wade confronts the unsettling stories surrounding the attacks, using his expertise to track the mysterious creature. The expedition links the eerie incidents in the countryside with the haunting legacy of the nuclear catastrophe, still bearing the scars of the disaster, offering a glimpse into the strange and unsettling environment that frames his hunt.
Jeremy Wade journeys to Africa’s Rift Valley, setting out on a perilous hunt for the legendary Nile perch. The expedition takes him deep into the region’s waterways, where he confronts the challenges of tracking a creature famed for its sheer size. The Nile perch can surpass eight feet in length and weigh as much as five hundred pounds, making it one of the most formidable freshwater fish on the continent. Wade’s mission combines the thrill of adventure with the scientific intrigue of locating such an enormous predator, highlighting both the danger of the environment and the impressive dimensions of the fish he seeks.
In this episode, Jeremy Wade finds his long‑held assumptions about angling challenged when he journeys to Central America. While there, he sets out to locate a notorious aquatic animal that locals describe as roughly eight feet long and weighing about three hundred pounds. The hunt forces Wade to rethink his understanding of what can be caught and how such a massive, elusive creature might behave in its natural habitat. As he follows clues and confronts the region’s riverine environment, his perspective on fishing techniques and the limits of human knowledge about marine life is put to the test for him today.
Jeremy Wade journeys to a river tucked away in a remote corner of South Africa, venturing into an isolated stretch of water that few have seen. He heads there driven by the lure of a remarkable aquatic story that still haunts the region. That very river was the site of a 2009 catch that still holds the record for the largest bull shark ever taken. The 2009 capture of the massive bull shark remains the benchmark, and Wade’s expedition aims to explore the circumstances surrounding that extraordinary event. The river’s untouched nature and the 2009 record combine to make it a focal point for Wade’s exploration.
Renowned extreme angler Jeremy Wade journeys to Colombia, intent on tracking down a mysterious fish that local lore pins as the creature responsible for pulling a newly‑wed bride to her death deep within the Amazon. Wade’s expedition combines his reputation for seeking out perilous aquatic predators with a chilling, real‑world mystery: a fish alleged to have seized a honeymooning woman and dragged her beneath the river’s surface. Throughout the search, he navigates the remote Colombian waterways, confronting the challenges of the dense rainforest and the unsettling possibility that the very species he hunts may be a lethal, unsuspected predator in the region.
Episode one of the two‑part series follows Jeremy Wade as he sets out to uncover the true animal that may lie behind the legendary Loch Ness Monster. He scrutinises all the available evidence, sifting through photographs, recordings and historical records that have fuelled the myth. Wade also revisits the most well‑known sightings, analysing their credibility and context. Throughout the investigation he meets with people who claim to have seen the creature, gathering their accounts and comparing them with the data he has collected. He also considers alternative explanations for the phenomena observed, weighing natural causes against the possibility of an unknown species. The programme aims to separate fact from folklore by combining scientific inquiry with eyewitness testimony.
Episode one of the two‑part series follows Jeremy Wade as he sets out to uncover the true animal that may lie behind the legendary Loch Ness Monster. He scrutinises all the available evidence, sifting through photographs, recordings and historical records that have fuelled the myth. Wade also revisits the most well‑known sightings, analysing their credibility and context. Throughout the investigation he meets with people who claim to have seen the creature, gathering their accounts and comparing them with the data he has collected. He also considers alternative explanations for the phenomena observed, weighing natural causes against the possibility of an unknown species. The programme aims to separate fact from folklore by combining scientific inquiry with eyewitness testimony.
In this episode of The Mutilator, the presenter journeys to Papua New Guinea to investigate reports of a mysterious creature on the Sepik River. The journey takes him deep into the jungle, where the Sepik's winding waterways provide a backdrop for the search. Interviews with affected fishermen reveal vivid accounts of sudden attacks, describing how the beast allegedly tears chunks from their bodies before disappearing beneath the surface. Throughout the episode, the team examines local folklore, collects eyewitness testimonies, and surveys the riverbanks for signs such as torn clothing or blood trails. The aim is to determine whether a real animal or a misidentified species could be responsible for the horrifying reports that have sparked fear among the river communities.
In this episode, naturalist Jeremy Wade travels to the banks of the Mekong River with the sole aim of pinpointing the sort of animal that could have inflicted a serious wound on a young man. He surveys the river’s edge, examines the circumstances surrounding the injury and ponders which Mekong‑dwelling creature might be capable of such a maiming. By staying on the shoreline and focusing on the evidence at hand, Wade’s investigation centres entirely on identifying the responsible species, without venturing beyond the single question of what animal could have caused the young man’s injuries.
In this episode, naturalist Jeremy Wade travels to the banks of the Mekong River with the sole aim of pinpointing the sort of animal that could have inflicted a serious wound on a young man. He surveys the river’s edge, examines the circumstances surrounding the injury and ponders which Mekong‑dwelling creature might be capable of such a maiming. By staying on the shoreline and focusing on the evidence at hand, Wade’s investigation centres entirely on identifying the responsible species, without venturing beyond the single question of what animal could have caused the young man’s injuries.