bear in mind richard the programme has to have mass appeal in order to support ratings and if that means exaggerating perceived risks then thats just good viewing... i for one enjoyed every minute of it.
1. the conditions in the lakes can change in a heart beat, if it clouded in then simply land the mountain rescue team were on hand...the laborious exit from the hills did seem over played, most lakeland valleys do open out into low lands fairly promptly.
2. the sea rescue seemed fine to me the risk was not the landing area but the number of bye standers present.
great viewing and a great promotion.