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To the Far Corners of the Earth

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

1830 is the official date of the founding of the Royal Geographical Society. Next Monday the society celebrates its 150th anniversary - greatly changed from its early dining-club image. Expeditions still set off to the ' far corners of the earth ' backed by the RGS, but their aims are rigorous, scientific investigations often with a potential economic spin-off, rather than the somewhat dilettante affairs of 150 years ago.
Written by Barry Carman. Presented by Duncan Carse with Edward Kelsey, Bruce Bennett and Douglas Blackwell. Producer Geoffrey Sherlock. (Repeated: Sat 10.15 pm) long wave only

Contributors

Writer:
Barry Carman
Presenter:
Duncan Carse
Contributor:
Edward Kelsey
Contributor:
Bruce Bennett
Contributor:
Douglas Blackwell.
Producer:
Geoffrey Sherlock
Source: Radio Times

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