The Merthyr Mermaid
The Merthyr Mermaid
Documentary following ice swimmer Cath Pendleton and her dream of swimming a mile in the coldest continent on the planet - Antarctica. A health worker with no real money or support team behind her, her training regime involves sitting in a chest freezer in the garden shed. Will her determination be enough to achieve her dream?
The Merthyr Mermaid airs on BBC One Wales at 4:00 PM, Saturday 14 June. (Subtitles, repeat.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Craig Withycombe
Producer
James Pontin
Director