Erebus (Omnibus)

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Erebus by Michael Palin (Omnibus)

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Erebus

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Michael Palin reads from his book about the mysterious voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845.

Michael Palin reads his book on the voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845. A 19th century botanist sharpens his interest in the story.

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

A 19th century botanist, Joseph Hooker, and a press conference in Canada in 2014 sharpen the author's interest in the story. 

Erebus made a successful journey to the Antarctic and was being rigged and loaded for a second expedition to the Northwest Passage. 

Hopes were high when she finally set off from Greenhithe on the Thames estuary.

Omnibus of five parts abridged by Penny Leicester

Producer: Duncan Minshull

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2018.

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