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Frank Wild: Antarctica's Forgotten Hero

Yorkshireman Frank Wild was the unsung hero of the heroic age of Antarctic exploration. He was Sir Ernest Shackleton's loyal companion, following him to the very ends of the Earth. Now, 90 years after Shackleton's death, Frank Wild's newly discovered remains are heading back to Antarctica to be laid beside his beloved boss in the icy lands they both loved so much.

English
  • Originally Aired March 18, 2012
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code b01dy10x
  • Network BBC
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