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Ben and James versus the Arabian Desert

James Cracknell

Ben Fogle

Lucy Carter

David Harrison

Ben and James versus the Arabian Desert: Episode 1

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Episode 1

BBC Two - Ben and James versus the Arabian Desert, Episode 1

James Cracknell and Ben Fogle train with Bedouins and push themselves to the limit.

James Cracknell and Ben Fogle travel across the world's largest sand desert. In this episode they train with Bedouins and push themselves and their friendship to the limit.

James Cracknel and Ben Fogle trek deep into the Empty Quarter of the Arabian Desert in the footsteps of explorer Wilfred Thesiger. They train with Bedouin tribesman and, with only four grumpy camels for company, push themselves and their friendship to the limit.

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James Cracknel and Ben Fogle take on the Arabian Desert.

James Cracknel and Ben Fogle trek deep into the Empty Quarter of the Arabian Desert in the footsteps of explorer Wilfred Thesiger.

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