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Frank Wild: Antarctica's Forgotten Hero - Extended Version

Charting the return of explorer Frank Wild's newly discovered remains back to Antarctica, where they will be laid to rest beside those of his beloved boss, Ernest Shackleton.

Yorkshireman Frank Wild was the unsung hero of the heroic age of Antarctic exploration. He was Sir Ernest Shackleton's loyal companion, following him to the very ends of the Earth. Now, 90 years after Shackleton's death, Frank Wild's newly discovered remains are heading back to Antarctica to be laid beside his beloved boss in the icy lands they both loved so much.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 8 May 201222:30

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterPaul Rose
ProducerPaul Greenan
Executive ProducerNicola Addyman

Broadcasts

  • Sun 22 Apr 201219:00
  • Sat 5 May 201215:00
  • Tue 8 May 201222:30