Wild Swimming (2010)
Overview
Alice Roberts swims in cavernous plunge pools, languid rivers and underground lakes to examine the passion for wild water swimming, following the classic swimming text Waterlog.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.0639 |
Directed By
Crew
William Lyons
TOP CAST
Alice Roberts
Herself - Presenter
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