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Erebus

Episode 4

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

Michael Palin reads from his new book that follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845:

Years after her disappearance, and thanks to the campaigning zeal of Lady Jane Franklin, recovery expeditions have set out. But unanswered questions persist, even when a cairn is discovered that possibly sheltered survivors. And a piece of paper, folded into a particular shape - did it once contain words?

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