Jeremy Wade

Jeremy Wadehas a BSc in zoology from Bristol University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the University of Kent. He has worked as a secondary science teacher, a newspaper reporter, and a senior advertising copywriter. He has written for publications includingThe Times,Guardian,Sunday Telegraph,andBBC Wildlifemagazine. His previous book,Somewhere down the Crazy River(with Paul Boote), was published in 1992 to stellar reviews. Prior toRiver Monsters, Jeremy made two documentary series for Discovery Europe:Jungle Hooks(2002, set in the Amazon) andJungle Hooks India(2005), both since shown worldwide. He lives in southern England.