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2. Catacombs
Episode 2 of 5
Robert Macfarlane reads his urban and somewhat unnerving adventure as he travels towards a city’s catacombs.
Robert Macfarlane describes his travels in various worlds beneath our feet.
This time the adventure is urban. He travels towards a city's catacombs:
"Late in the morning we drop down a set of staircases to a point named on the maps as Hell Well."
Read by the author.
Abridged by Katrin Williams.
Producer: Duncan Minshull
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2019.
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Tue 25 Aug 202608:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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