Erebus

Erebus

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Erebus

20181002

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

Leading the expedition to the Northwest Passage is Sir John Franklin, with Captain Crozier and Lieutenant Fitzjames in support, plus a host of sea-seasoned characters. Back on dry land Franklin's wife, Jane, emerges an ever-present figure as the story unfolds.

Producer Duncan Minshull

Michael Palin's book follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845

20181001

Michael Palin reads from his new book, abridged by Penny Leicester, 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 with HMS Terror from Greenhithe on the Thames estuary..

Producer Duncan Minshull

Michael Palin's new book follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845

20181003

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

The ship was last sighted in July that year. In London Lady Jane Franklin fears the worst for her husband and the crew - 'I sometimes think it is better perhaps that we should be in happy ignorance of any disaster that may have happened'. And still the Admiralty won't respond to requests for a recovery expedition.

Producer Duncan Minshull

Michael Palin's book follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845

20181004

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

Years after her disappearance, and thanks to the campaigning zeal of Lady Jane Franklin, recovery expeditions have set out. But unanswered questions persist, even when a cairn is discovered that possibly sheltered survivors. And a piece of paper, folded into a particular shape - did it once contain words?

Producer Duncan Minshull

Michael Palin's new book follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845

05 LAST

20181005

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

The author is in the bar of the Akademik Sergei Vavlov, an ice-strengthened survey ship, and singing lines from Northwest Passage. 'Tomorrow' he says, 'we make our way through the Bellot Straight, which will take us into Peel Sound and very close to the heart of the Franklin story.' But what will be found there?

Producer Duncan Minshull

Michael Palin's book follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845

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Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
	Erebus	20181002	Michael Palin reads from his new book that follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845: Leading the expedition to the Northwest Passage is Sir John Franklin, with Captain Crozier and Lieutenant Fitzjames in support, plus a host of sea-seasoned characters. Back on dry land Franklin's wife, Jane, emerges an ever-present figure as the story unfolds. Producer Duncan Minshull Michael Palin's book follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845
01		20181001	Michael Palin reads from his new book, abridged by Penny Leicester, 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 with HMS Terror from Greenhithe on the Thames estuary.. Producer Duncan Minshull Michael Palin's new book follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845
03		20181003	Michael Palin reads from his new book that follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845: The ship was last sighted in July that year. In London Lady Jane Franklin fears the worst for her husband and the crew - 'I sometimes think it is better perhaps that we should be in happy ignorance of any disaster that may have happened'. And still the Admiralty won't respond to requests for a recovery expedition. Producer Duncan Minshull Michael Palin's book follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845
04		20181004	Michael Palin reads from his new book that follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845: Years after her disappearance, and thanks to the campaigning zeal of Lady Jane Franklin, recovery expeditions have set out. But unanswered questions persist, even when a cairn is discovered that possibly sheltered survivors. And a piece of paper, folded into a particular shape - did it once contain words? Producer Duncan Minshull Michael Palin's new book follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845
05 LAST		20181005	Michael Palin reads from his new book that follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845: The author is in the bar of the Akademik Sergei Vavlov, an ice-strengthened survey ship, and singing lines from Northwest Passage. 'Tomorrow' he says, 'we make our way through the Bellot Straight, which will take us into Peel Sound and very close to the heart of the Franklin story.' But what will be found there? Producer Duncan Minshull Michael Palin's book follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845