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Stone - Sacred sites - Crazy River

John McCarthy talks to sculptor Emily Young about the world's stone, Martin Symington about Britain's sacred spots and to Richard Grant about rafting Africa's Malagarasi River.

John McCarthy talks to artist Emily Young about her travels to find stone for her sculpture, to travel writer Martin Symington about his venture in search of Britain's sacred places both ancient and modern and to Richard Grant about his exploration by inflatable raft of the Malagarasi River in East Africa. Together they consider the extent to which destinations can be spiritual.

Producer: Harry Parker.

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Sat 11 Feb 2012 10:00
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