Endurance: Race to the Pole with Ben Fogle

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Ben Fogle and Dwayne Fields relive the trials and tribulations of the deadly race to the pole at the beginning of the 20th Century. They step back in time to wear the clothes, eat the food and use the same kit as Scott, Shackleton, and Amundsen.

The Discovery Expedition 1901-1904: Episode Image
Episode 1The Discovery Expedition 1901-1904

Ben and Dwayne Fields land in Antarctica and transition from modern polar explorers into their historical clothes and take on the mantle of their Edwardian forebears.

The Nimrod Expedition 1907-1909: Episode Image
Episode 2The Nimrod Expedition 1907-1909

Following Shackleton's example, Ben and Dwayne embark on a daunting ice mountain challenge to try to reach the barren Polar Plateau, as temperatures sink to a mind-numbing -40C.

Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1913: Episode Image
Episode 3Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1913

Ben and Dwayne follow Scott's next attempt to claim the pole. Scott's dream is shattered when Norwegian Roald Amundsen beats him, and his team face the gruelling attempt to return home.

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