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Mar 2024
34m 23s

Antarctica | Ep 2 | The Doctor

CROWD NETWORK
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Winter has set in, and there’s a shift in atmosphere on base. When walking back from the remote observatory where he’s conducting his experiments, Rodney Marks falls ill and it’s down to the station’s solo doctor to save his life. Why can’t Rodney be rescued? Because when something happens at the South Pole in the middle of winter, you’re trapped. Episodes ... Show More
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