Whitstable | Oyster Fishermen | Finding out |1980's

One of the last Oyster catchers in Whitstable in Kent explains how things have changed over the years. Filmed by Thames TV's 'Finding out' Programme.
First shown: 20/10/1980
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[@majorsteventoddretired5619]

I knew Bill through working with him at a Whitstable boatyard. ARP. He would always teach you something if you need to learn new working methods. Nice bloke. The 'Game Cock' was a beautiful vessel from the past, looked after by a true Whitstable seaman.

[@tonyjlorns1727]

Was his name Bill Coleman ? I remember him so well a very recognisable face in Whitstable Who was the guy on the boat with the beard I remember him to

[@kennethfurley9593]

It’s so wonderful to follow these hardworking fishermen,made of real commitment, aren’t they all happy working !

[@mooncatandberyl5372]

yeh physically its very demanding and dangerous, being a fisherman can pay very well, but can also pay very badly, depends on what your catch is like.

[@mooncatandberyl5372]

i wonder what these men would think of todays oyster farming methods in whitstable.

[@Andrey71music]

I didn't managed to find such a program "Finding Out" in my TV Schedule for October 20th, 1980. Was is a part of the bigger program?

[@funnyfiveminutes]

What happened to all the 'This is Your Life' episodes?

[@jackdshellback3819]

Proper Whitstable accent.

[@mooncatandberyl5372]

thanks.

[@JillVITA]

That's my Uncle Bill

[@tazdjay369]

That's my Great Uncle Bill then ;)

[@tonyjlorns1727]

Was it Bill Coleman

[@JillVITA]

Yes Bill is my uncle.