Two friends from Australia attempt the first unsupported crossing of the Antarctic Peninsula. The brutal conditions of the world’s southernmost continent have defeated many an intrepid explorer. But Peter Bland and Jay Watson are undeterred. Disaster strikes though, in the middle of the night. When Peter is mysteriously swept away, it’ll be down to Jay to find his mate and keep him alive…

A Noiser production, written by Paul Olding.

For more on this story read A Step Too Far: Peter Bland and the Obsession of Adventure (https://www.peterbland.com).

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