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The Channel Challenge

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

Peter Purvis investigates the strange allure of the cross-Channel challenge and learns how a bagpiper, a jellyfish and a flock of homing pigeons have all played their part in the history of one of the more eccentric great British adventures. He meets Kevin Murphy , the king of the Channel, who is attempting to add to the 32 crossings he has already made. Producer Richard Mcilroy

Contributors

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Peter Purvis
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Kevin Murphy
Producer:
Richard McIlroy
Source: Radio Times

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