Countryfile surprised its fans as it broadcast a segment with an incredibly famous British sports star.

Former England goalkeeper David Seaman, 61, appeared on the BBC programme on Sunday night in a surprise for viewers.

Known as one of the best goalkeepers over his career at Arsenal, David had swapped his gloves to teach host Matt Baker how to fly fish.

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The duo even got close at one point as David stood behind Matt to help guide his actions, in scenes not totally far removed from the legendary pottery-making scene in Ghost.

Matt described David, who now coaches Arsenal's young goalkeepers, as a 'riverbank guru'.

David explained how fishing had been important to him during his tense days in the goal as

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