
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 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | en |
Popularity | 0.2356 |
Directed By
Crew
William Lyons
TOP CAST

Alice Roberts
Herself - Presenter
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