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On Thin Ice

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James Cracknell and Ben Fogle attempt to race to the South Pole

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On Thin Ice - Episode 1

James Cracknell and Ben Fogle attempt to race to the South Pole. The duo start training to cope with extreme cold. They find their third team member, actor Jonny Lee Miller.

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On Thin Ice - Episode 2

A team of three adventurers prepares for a race to the South Pole. Jonny pulls out due to work commitments, leaving Ben and James in desperate need of a third team mate.

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On Thin Ice - Episode 3

While Ben Fogle undergoes an intensive course of treatment for a lethal tropical illness, James Cracknell and new third team mate Doctor Ed Coats keep training for the race.

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On Thin Ice - Episode 4

After days of Antarctic blizzards, the weather finally clears and Ben Fogle, Olympian James Cracknell and doctor Ed Coats reach the start line of the Amundsen South Pole Race.

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On Thin Ice - Episode 4

After days of Antarctic blizzards, the weather finally clears and Ben Fogle, Olympian James Cracknell and doctor Ed Coats reach the start line of the Amundsen South Pole Race.

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On Thin Ice - Episode 5

After an extreme start to the race, Ben Fogle, James Cracknell and Ed Coats begin the second half on good form, but within days the conditions take a dangerous toll on the team.

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On Thin Ice - Episode 5

After resting halfway, Ben Fogle, Olympian James Cracknell and doctor Ed Coats race in -40 deg C temperatures. Man-hauling for another nine days, they reach the finish line.

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