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Night Ferry

Adventures into the night with writer Dan Richards who invites us into the world of the overnight ferry from the Shetland Isles to Aberdeen.

The overnight ferry between Shetland and mainland Scotland is a lifeline service providing an essential link for people, freight and animals to the Northern Isles. Journeying through some of the roughest seas on the planet, these mighty ships are staffed by highly experienced crew who will do anything to make the crossings comfortable for passengers.

On a very wild afternoon in November 2022, Dan Richards boards the ferry in darkness in Lerwick, Shetland and braces himself for a night on the wild ocean, with interesting insights into the effects of motion sickness on the human mind and body.

Presented by Dan Richards
Produced in Aberdeen by Helen Needham
Mixed by Ron McCaskill
Original Music Composition by Anthony Cowie

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28 minutes

Last on

Tue 27 Dec 2022 23:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Thu 8 Dec 2022 20:30
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