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Religion & Ethics

Ethical and religious discussion that examines some of the larger questions of life

Ethical and religious discussion that examines some of the larger questions of life, taking a spiritual theme and exploring it through music, prose and poetry

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Something Understood: A Spirit of Adventure

A Spirit of Adventure

04/09/2011

BBC Radio 4 - Something Understood, A Spirit of Adventure

Mark Tully examines the dangers and benefits of having an adventurous spirit.

Mark Tully explores the importance of adventure in our lives and asks what are the rewards and the dangers of having an adventurous spirit.

When we are children we love adventure stories. As we get older some of us worry about doing anything risky. Others crave taking bigger risks - explorers, climbers, war correspondents, sportsmen and women - many get addicted to the heightened reality of the adrenaline rush. Is there a mean line to be struck? What motivates adventurers? 

Mark Tully asks what the spiritual benefits of adventuring might be with the help of Ranulph Fiennes, Thor Heyerdahl and Lewis Carroll. Music is provided by Danny Elfman, John Adams, Elgar and Sibelius.

The readers are Adjoa Andoh and Alistair McGowan.


Producer: Frank Stirling
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Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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