Travel Biography

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Travel Biography

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Oct 8, 2011

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John McCarthy discusses travel biography at the Cheltenham Literature Festival with eminent writers in the field; Sir Christopher Ondaatje, Sara Wheeler and Alexander Maitland.

Producer: Harry Parker.

Released:

Oct 8, 2011

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Travel magazine, featuring travellers' tales, experiences and anecdotes

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The Dark Tourist - Florida: Sandi Toksvig explores Florida and some off beat destinations with comedian Dom Joly. by Excess Baggage
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Villages, Ordnance Survey and Finland: John McCarthy looks at British villages, Ordnance Survey maps and Finland. by Excess Baggage
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Lebanon - Paris/Normandy: John McCarthy explores the Lebanon and Paris. by Excess Baggage
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Alaska - Zambia - Cycle path to Paris: John McCarthy investigates Alaska, Zambia and London to Paris by bike. by Excess Baggage
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Family History - Paraguay: Sandi Toksvig finds out about travelling to trace family history, and life in Paraguay. by Excess Baggage
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British Countryside and Tasmania: John McCarthy looks at Tasmania and the attractions of the British countryside. by Excess Baggage
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Kim's India, Apps and Tweets: John McCarthy hears about the India of Kipling's Kim and discusses travel tweets and apps. by Excess Baggage
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Pilgrimages - Seeing the World My Way: Anita Anand explores pilgrim routes around the world from Canterbury to Kerala. by Excess Baggage
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Woods and trees - Iceland and the Scottish Islands: John McCarthy explores British woodland and meets a fan of travel in cold landscapes. by Excess Baggage
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Pit villages - Overland with children across Africa: John McCarthy explores The Great Northern Coalfield in North East England. by Excess Baggage
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Turkey - Harlem: Sandi Toksvig finds out about modern day Harlem in New York and travelling in Turkey. by Excess Baggage
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Colin Thubron Tibet: John McCarthy talks to travel writer Colin Thubron about hiking up a sacred mountain. by Excess Baggage
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Syria - Sark: John McCarthy focuses on the rich history of Syria and the serenity of Sark. by Excess Baggage
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Yemen - The Sun: John McCarthy looks at travelling in Yemen and attitudes to the sun round the world. by Excess Baggage
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Romania, Transylvania - Rowing across the Indian Ocean: John McCarthy explores Romania and rowing across the Indian Ocean. by Excess Baggage
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Tribes, Hebrides, Visitor to Britain: John McCarthy looks at tribes and the Hebrides and meets a first time visitor to Britain. by Excess Baggage
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Hot-air balloons - Wildlife conservation: John McCarthy looks at the appeal of wildlife travel especially in a balloon. by Excess Baggage
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Human Rights - Patagonia: John McCarthy talks to Bianca Jagger about her travels and to Matthew Rhys about Patagonia by Excess Baggage
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Walking in Madeira, Europe and Gambia: John McCarthy explores walking in Europe, Tasmania, Madeira and the Gambia. by Excess Baggage
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Places of worship/retreats - The paintings of Sir Winston Churchill: Sandi Toksvig goes on retreat and explores the places painted by Sir Winston Churchill. by Excess Baggage
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Medics abroad and Bridges: John McCarthy talks to medics who work abroad and looks at bridges with Dan Cruickshank. by Excess Baggage
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Travel Quiz: Peter Curran presents a Excess Baggage special quiz with John McCarthy and Sandi Toksvig. by Excess Baggage
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Syria - The Pennines: John McCarthy explores Syrian monuments and public baths and travels through the Pennines. by Excess Baggage
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Walking in Ireland and Spain - Philippines: John McCarthy explores The Philippines, walking in Ireland and the power of a pilgrimage. by Excess Baggage
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30/04/2011: John McCarthy hears about Albania, Africa and the Amazon. by Excess Baggage
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Welsh wilderness - Harp around the World - Moonlight: John McCarthy goes looking for moonlight and hears about travelling the world with a harp. by Excess Baggage
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Antarctic and Shackleton centenary expedition to the South Pole - In the footsteps of my Ottoman uncle: Sandi Toksvig explores the Antarctic and the Rift Valley. by Excess Baggage
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South America 'Wild coast' - Volunteering abroad: John McCarthy explores the coast of Suriname, French Guiana and Guyana in South America. by Excess Baggage
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Greek islands - Ireland by Kayak: John McCarthy hears about the Greek Islands and kayaking round Ireland. by Excess Baggage
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Morecambe Bay - India: Sandi Toksvig explores Morecambe Bay, India and around Sheffield. by Excess Baggage
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Russia - Crimea - Ukraine: Sandi Toksvig discusses the 'Wild East' - Russia, Ukraine and Crimea. by Excess Baggage
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Medics abroad; The Oscars: Sandi Toksvig hears about medical work abroad and a trip to the Oscars. by Excess Baggage
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Ashoka's India; Undesirable Places: Sandi Toksvig hears about a lost emperor of India and Britain's undesirable destinations. by Excess Baggage
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Israel: John McCarthy discusses the diverse culture of Israel as a destination. by Excess Baggage
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Stone - Sacred sites - Crazy River: John McCarthy looks at a sculptor's travel, sacred Britain and the Malagarasi River. by Excess Baggage
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Overland To Mongolia - Wild West - The Calgary Stampede: John McCarthy's guests discuss the Wild West, Calgary's Stampede and driving to Mongolia. by Excess Baggage
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The Occupied territories of East Jerusalem and the West Bank: John McCarthy looks at travelling in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. by Excess Baggage
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Swimming - Land Art - Sicily: John McCarthy's guests discuss art and travel in Sicily, through land art and in swimming. by Excess Baggage
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Hitchhiking veteran - Butterflies - Burma: John McCarthy's guests recall Burma in 1942, butterflies in Ecuador and 1950s travel. by Excess Baggage
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England: John McCarthy looks at the traditional attractions of England and how they are changing. by Excess Baggage
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Christmas Quiz: Peter Curran questions Sandi Toksvig, John McCarthy, Caroline Quentin and Arthur Smith. by Excess Baggage
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Travel Biography from The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival: John McCarthy discusses travel biography at this year's Cheltenham Literature Festival. by Excess Baggage
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Animal welfare - Plant hunting: John McCarthy looks at plant hunting in western China and animal welfare issues abroad. by Excess Baggage
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Historic walks - Fast and slow trains: John McCarthy takes a look at historic walks and compares fast and slow trains. by Excess Baggage
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Natural Navigation - Snow Shoeing - Borneo Sunbear - Bulgaria: John McCarthy looks at natural navigation, travel guiding and post colonial India. by Excess Baggage
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