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The Merthyr Mermaid

At the age of 47, Cath Pendleton has decided to try to swim a mile in the icy waters of Antarctica. With no real money or support team behind her, will her determination be enough to see her through?

The story of Cath Pendleton from Merthyr in south Wales. At the age of 47, she has decided to attempt to swim a mile in the icy waters of Antarctica. A health worker with no real money or support team behind her, her training regime involves sitting in a chest freezer in the garden shed. Will her determination be enough to achieve her dream?

29 minutes

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:19

    Brian Eno

    Deep Blue Day

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Craig Withycombe
Actor James Pontin

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