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The celestial treasure hunters
How an awe-inspiring and insatiable hunt for space rocks led to fortune but also unexpected danger.
Mike Farmer and Robert Ward have spent decades travelling the world in pursuit of meteorites. Their awe-inspiring and insatiable hunt led to fortune – but also unexpected danger. It's a story of cowboys, cargo pants and some of the most coveted rocks on earth. This episode was first broadcast on 23rd February 2019.
Presenter: Saskia Edwards
Producer: Maryam Maruf
Image: Silhouette of a man watching a meteor shower over Italy
Credit: Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty Images
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