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Book of the Week

Richard Holmes - Falling Upwards

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Early scientists were sceptical about the new opportunities offered by flight, unlike the military. Read by Rory Kinnear. From May 2013. Show more

Book of the Week

Richard Holmes - Falling Upwards

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

More compelling tales of the pioneering men and women who risked their lives to travel by hot air balloon. Read by Rory Kinnear. From May 2013. Show more

Book of the Week

Richard Holmes - Falling Upwards

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Spectacular displays grew in popularity as more and more daring young women began to perform aerial stunts from balloons. Read by Rory Kinnear. From May 2013. Show more

Book of the Week

Richard Holmes - Falling Upwards

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The story of Sweden's ambitious balloon adventurer Salomon Andree's audacious attempt to reach the North Pole in 1897. From May 2013. Show more

Book of the Week

Richard Holmes - Falling Upwards

Episode 1: Richard Holmes - Falling Upwards

Duration: 15 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. The story of the pioneering men and women who risked their lives to travel by hot air balloon. Read by Rory Kinnear. From May 2013. Show more