Swim the Channel
Season 2016Episode 193Season 2016Episode 195

E194 Swim the Channel

BBC Documentaries / Season 2016 / Episode 194

18 Jul, 2016 · 1h

 
Season 2016Episode 193Season 2016Episode 195

E194 Swim the Channel

BBC Documentaries / Season 2016 / Episode 194

18 Jul, 2016 · 1h

 

In 1875, Captain Matthew Webb - with little more than some brandy, beer and beef tea to keep him going - became the first man to successfully swim from England to France. Since then more people have conquered Everest than successfully swum across the Channel. To this day, it remains the ultimate open water swimming challenge. This documentary tells the story of those who keep Captain Webb's vision alive -... see more

In 1875, Captain Matthew Webb - with little more than some brandy, beer and beef tea to keep him going - became the first man to successfully swim from England to France. Since then more people have conquered Everest than successfully swum across the Channel. To this day, it remains the ultimate open water swimming challenge. This documentary tells the story of those who keep Captain Webb's vision alive -... see more
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