CARMARTHEN-born comedian Rhod Gilbert is once again ditching his regular job as a stand-up comedian and trying something completely different.

In the first episode of the fifth series of Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience, the funny man tries his hand at being a trawlerman.

Rhod must complete a terrifying safety crash-course in a swimming pool in Milford Haven before heading to Brixham in Devon to join his ship mates.

Faced with the terrifying prospect of an early start, Rhod sets out on a gruelling 18 hour day at sea, where the mission is to land lemon sole.

As the new deckhand, Rhod must complete all the jobs that no-one else wants to do, including disembowelling fish.

Add to that icy waters, sea sickness and an irritated skipper, Rhod is sure to tested to the limit.

The programme airs on BBC One Wales on Wednesday (September 17) at 10.40pm.