Helen's Polar Challenge for Sport Relief
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Helen's Polar Challenge for Sport Relief

Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton makes an epic 500-mile journey to the South Pole by kite, by ski and - in a world first - by bike, to raise awareness for Sport Relief.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Helen's Polar Challenge for Sport Relief

First Air Date

January 23, 2012

Last Air Date

March 19, 2012

Seasons

1

Episodes

9

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC One

Episode 9
S01E09

Episode 9

On 22 January 2012, Blue Peter's Helen Skelton completed an epic 500-mile trek to the South Pole for Sport Relief, using three modes of transport: kite skiing, cross country skis, and - in a world first - by bike. This is the story of how she made that gruelling journey, experiencing temperatures twice below that of a household fridge freezer. As well as dealing with temperatures of -36 degrees, she had to battle with blisters, not washing for weeks on end, and a cough that threatened to give her pneumonia.

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