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BBC Radio 4
Yeti
Tales of a bipedal ape-like creature persist in the myth and legend of the Himalayas. But does the yeti really exist? Two enthusiasts are determined to find out. Andrew Benfield and Richard Horsey travel through India, Myanmar, Nepal and Bhutan in search of stories of yeti sightings and encounters. Over 10 episodes, they hear from villagers, yak herders, sherpas and mountaineers, who give surprisingly consistent descriptions of a mysterious, large, hairy creature. This series takes us on a journey deep into Himalayan culture as the presenters grapple with their own inner demons to...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.2 stars from 232 ratings
Patronising posh boys
Awful. Absolutely awful. Listened to every episode. Andy is the epitome of more money than sense and Richard has the charm of an industrial estate car park on Christmas Day. Also, the way in which they speak to local people is so unbelievably patronising you’d swear the podcast was recorded...Read full review »
AndrewEQuinn via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 07/19/24
Helped me sleep
Very calming and it sweeps you up in the magic of the yeti hunt which I really enjoyed. Loved it please do more!!!
yuuuioootreezhc via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 06/08/24
The worlds most boring podcast
For such a fascinating topic area, this really was the most boring podcast to listen to.. so much waffle and filler that was irrelevant.. I spent the whole time wishing they would get to the point.. not engaging at all.. I would rather watch paint dry than continue to listen to this.
KMF78 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 06/05/24
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