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The Merthyr Mermaid
Documentary following ice swimmer Cath Pendleton and her dream to swim a mile in the coldest continent on the planet - Antarctica.
Last on
Sat 28 Jun 202517:10
BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
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The Merthyr Mermaid - Trailer
Duration: 00:30
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Cath Pendleton is the Merthyr Mermaid
Duration: 03:18
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Craig Withycombe |
| Director | James Pontin |
Broadcasts
- Mon 14 Dec 202019:30BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
- Sun 20 Dec 202015:45BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
- Wed 15 Dec 202119:30BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
- Fri 11 Feb 202223:55BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
- Thu 28 Jul 202223:15BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
- Sat 26 Aug 202316:00BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
- Mon 6 May 202418:00BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
- Sat 28 Jun 202517:10BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
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