Link to the Show / Show NotesBenedict Allen is best known for the many arduous expeditions he has undertaken to the most remote corners of the globe, including the frigid poles. He is an explorer, BBC television correspondent, and the author of nine books about his adventures.This interview was conducted by Louise Osmond. Audio editing by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA is provided by Google andBP. Special funding for NOVA podcasts is provided by the MacArthur Foundation.For more on arctic exploration, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/arctic

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