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Discursive Excursions

Voices of those who challenge themselves in the most extreme parts of the globe

World Service,6 episodes

Episodes

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Yachtsmen
Only the open sea gives a solo yachtsman the thrill he craves
20 Mar 1994,27 mins
Antarctic Sailors
Icebergs 30 miles long: let's go sailing
09 Apr 1994,27 mins
Saharan Explorers
The strange allure of the Sahara
24 Apr 1994,27 mins
Mountaineers
"I am becoming like a wild animal": mountaineers on leaving the ordinary world behind
26 Nov 1994,27 mins
Rainforest Explorers
"Every step was a new experience": the constant surprise of the rainforest
25 Mar 1995,26 mins
Long-distance Rowers
"I wanted a bit of spice and adventure": long-distance rowers on why they do it
25 Mar 1995,27 mins