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Frank Wild: Antarctica's Forgotten Hero - Extended Version

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Yorkshireman Frank Wild was the unsung hero of the heroic age of Antarctic exploration. He was Sir Ernest Shackleton's loyal companion, following him to the very ends of the Earth. Now, 90 years after Shackleton's death, Frank Wild's newly discovered remains are heading back to Antarctica to be laid beside his beloved boss in the icy lands they both loved so much. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Paul Rose
Producer:
Paul Greenan
Executive Producer:
Nicola Addyman

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