Syria - The Pennines

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Syria - The Pennines

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Feb 26, 2011

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John McCarthy explores some ancient monuments and places of interest across Syria. He also hears about the Turkish baths- or Hammams- of Damascus and Aleppo. And travel along the backbone of England - the Pennines.

Producer Chris Wilson.

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Feb 26, 2011

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