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Book of the Week Richard Holmes - Falling Upwards Episodes

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  1. Episode 5

    5/5 The story of Salomon Andree and his efforts to reach the North Pole by balloon in 1897.

  2. Episode 4

    4/5 Spectacular displays grew in popularity as women began to perform aerial stunts.

  3. Episode 3

    3/5 More compelling tales of the pioneers who risked their lives to travel by hot air balloon.

  4. Episode 2

    2/5 Why the military, rather than scientists, saw the opportunities offered by flight.

  5. Richard Holmes - Falling Upwards

    1/5 The pioneering men and women who risked their lives to travel by hot air balloon.