A young Brit arrives in Sri Lanka to spend Christmas with family. Festivities over, Shenth Ravindra heads off on a solo trip around the country’s stunning coastline. But barely has his adventure begun when catastrophe strikes. As their train grinds to an unscheduled stop, something seems wrong. And then, from the tightly packed carriage, Shenth can only watc ... Show More
Oct 7
Blind and Alone on Top of the World
In 2011, mountaineer Brian Dickinson is attempting to scale his fourth major peak in just three years. It’s the turn of Mount Everest, as the navy veteran takes on the tallest of them all. But after the triumph of reaching the summit, Brian’s whole world suddenly turns white and ... Show More
56m 40s
Oct 2024
Introducing: Real Survival Stories - Tsunami in Sri Lanka
This is a taster episode from our sister show, Real Survival Stories. Hosted by our very own John Hopkins, the show brings you astonishing tales of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary survival situations.
In this episode, we meet Pat and Pete Etheridge. One tranquil day on ... Show More
51m 41s
Mar 2025
Bitesize Ep 100 - Blown Away: British Bloke vs. Aussie Cyclone
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie shares his story of getting caught in a big cyclone while visiting Australia. He talks about preparing for the storm, losing power, and how Australians reacted. Join Charlie for this wild adventure, full of usefu ... Show More
28m 11s