It’s the deadliest job in the world: crab fishing off the Alaska coast in the icy Bering Sea, home of the most violent waters on earth. Deadliest Catch returns for a new series following the handful of adventurers battling Arctic weather, brutal waves, and a ticking clock for a chance at big money in this modern-day gold rush.

Working around the clock, and often going days without sleep, this unique breed of men – part adventurer, part fisherman – set out upon an unforgettable odyssey. Tonight: there are new rules for this king crab season. The risks have doubled but so have the rewards.

Friday 16 May 2008
8:00pm, Channel 4