Russell Tovey, Desert Racing, Puppeteering, and the Inheritance Tracks of Paul Bettany
Russell Tovey shares his lifelong love of art, Sally Becker talks candidly about her work with children in warzones, and Vanessa Ruck on what it takes to race across a desert.
The actor and art lover Russell Tovey - who’s not only on a mission to spread his love of art far and wide… but is humanity's best hope in the War between Land and Sea.
There’s no hint of CGI in the warzones Sally Becker’s been to - the recipient of a Lifetime achievement award at this year’s Pride of Britain, she’s made it her life’s work to help children in some of the most unimaginable situations.
And Vanessa Ruck - who spent seven years recovering from a life-changing car accident… only to then learn to ride a motorbike and race it in extreme endurance events.
All that plus, a man who makes a living with his hand, head, and indeed his entire body inside some of the most iconic puppets on stage - and the Inheritance Tracks of the actor Paul Bettany.
Presenter: Adrian Chiles
Producer: Ben Mitchell
Assistant Producer: Catherine Powell
Researcher: Jesse Edwards
Editor: Glyn Tansley
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Inheritance Tracks: Paul Bettany
The actor reveals the soundtrack to his life.
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