Saltwater Heroes Explained

Runtime:48 minutes[1]
Presenter:Andrew Ettingshausen
Country:Australia
Language:English
Company:Northern Pictures
Producer:Karina Holden
Executive Producer:Sue Clothier
Director:Adam Geiger
Network:Discovery Channel
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:4

Saltwater Heroes is an Australian reality television series produced by Northern Pictures for the Discovery Channel. The series is hosted by Andrew "ET" Ettingshausen[2] and portrays the real life events of crews aboard commercial fishing vessels and what life is like for commercial fisherman across Australia.[3] [4]

Background

The program received funding from Screen Australia in late 2014 for a four-part series.[1] The series is produced by Northern Pictures for Discovery Australia and Discovery International.[5]

During filming, Ettingshausen suffered a problem with his diving regulator while underwater diving during filming in Queensland. Ettingshausen was unable to breathe air, and required assistance from other people diving near him, including sharing an oxygen regulator.[6]

Broadcast

The series premiered in Australia and New Zealand on Discovery Channel on 5 August 2015.[6] [7]

Internationally, the series premiered on the English language feed of Discovery Channel in Asia on 24 August 2015.[8]

Episodes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Media Releases 2014: Support announced for eight compelling documentaries as new funding programs finalised. Screen Australia. 14 November 2014. 28 August 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150331024703/http://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/news_and_events/2014/mr_141114_documentary.aspx. 31 March 2015. dmy-all.
  2. Web site: Interview with Andrew Ettingshausen, 2014 Winner of Best Sports Presenter/Commentator. 21 July 2015. 28 August 2015. Asian Television Awards.
  3. Web site: ET's Saltwater Heroes premieres Wednesday. 3 August 2015. 28 August 2015. Fishing World.
  4. Web site: TV Tonight. David. Knox. Call for Entries: Discovery Ignite. 4 February 2015. 28 August 2015.
  5. Web site: Salt Water Heroes. Northern Pictures. 28 August 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150913031532/http://northernpictures.com.au/portfolio/salt-water-heroes/. 13 September 2015. dmy-all.
  6. Web site: Saltwater Heroes: the tough side of fishing. 3 August 2015. Foxtel Insider. 28 August 2015. 28 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150828032823/https://www.foxtel.com.au/got/whats-on/foxtel-insider/discovery-channel/saltwater-heroes.html.
  7. Web site: Saltwater Heroes - Come With Us. Sky Television. 28 August 2015. 28 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150828033203/http://pages.skytv.co.nz/programmes/saltwater-heroes.
  8. Web site: Saltwater Heroes - Discovery Channel Asia. Discovery Channel Asia. 28 August 2015. 28 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150828040433/http://www.discoverychannelasia.com/shows/saltwater-heroes/.
  9. Web site: Saltwater Heroes: Episode Guide. 28 August 2015. 28 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150828033520/http://www.discoverychannel.com.au/shows/saltwater-heroes/saltwater-heroes-episode-guide/.