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When celebrity rowers James Cracknell and Ben Fogle decided to compete in the Atlantic Rowing Race, they thought they knew what to expect. In reality they had no idea. Through Hell And High Water follows the incredible journey made by these two men. Rowing 2,930 miles, James and Ben recount their epic journey: a journey that sees them battle stormy weather, dehydration, life threatening conditions and colossal physical stress. At times, their remarkable voyage becomes a living hell, stretching their friendship to breaking point. Pushed physically, psychologically and emotionally to the limit, Ben and James often rowed naked to avoid serious chafing. They survived without water rations for 2 days, lost the few clothes they had in a freak wave, capsized, hallucinated, wept, fought, played games, grew beards and nursed blisters. Forty nine days later, they were the first pair to cross the finishing line, becoming the first ever British team to ever win the race. Included in the wealth of extras on the DVD are James and Ben’s heartfelt diaries.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Documentary series that follows TV presenter Ben Fogle and Olympic gold medal winning rower James Cracknell as they struggle to race 3000 miles across the Atlantic in a 24ft rowing boat. ...Through Hell & High Water
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Through Hell and High Water gives a detailed insight into Fogle and Cracknell's row across the Atlantic and includes some great footage of before, during and after the event. But I think the dvd could have been better. Many parts of the footage is reused more than once during the film to make the same points, which not only begins to get annoying but makes it unnecessarily long and drawn out. Some of the impact is lost because of the way this dvd has been made, which is a shame, because what these two men achieved was immense, and worth as much as any gold medal. Buy it, because it's good, but I bet you won't watch it the WHOLE way through more than once...
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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If you like human interest / survival stories then this is the best I've ever seen. The film portrays in detail, the isolation, the joy and the sheer physical and mental pain of racing across the atlantic in a rowing boat. Tough men, systematically broken down by the ocean to the bare bones of humanity. At times shocking, at other times as funny as a good comedy, it has it all - I challenge anyone to watch this and not give it 5 stars. Inspirational stuff.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This documentary is incredibly enjoyable. Ben's affability and James' competitiveness really have you rooting for them and spurring them on throughout all their troubles. Full marks to Ben for never appearing to snap at James! Even though James kept pushing and pushing Ben was determined not to let him down. The interviews with the boys' partners were good to include as it gave you more insight into their characters and motivation. It was really heart warming to see how supportive and selfless they were, especially James' wife, who - despite saying she was going to hate every minute he was away - always tried to lift his spirits whenever he phoned home. The guys' achievement was inspirational.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
High Hopes meet
A very interesting and inspiring story which is very nicely edited. It's a jolly little adventure romp which inspires me to take up rowing and to one day do the event - they make... Read more
Published 8 months ago by james
Not quite so good as Race To The Pole
I purchased and watched this DVD after reading and watching Fogle and Cracknell's Race to the Pole, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Jarlath Scannell
Thoroughly enjoyable and inspiring
This DVD chronicles the preparation (or lack of) for the Atlantic Rowing Race. Kracknell and Fogle are very watchable and they give an extremely honest account of the emotional... Read more
Published 20 months ago by C. Rusby
amazing trip
This is an amazing DVD. The detail and veiws of these 2 explorers is almost beyond belief. The ups and downs of these 2 are so real that you just have to watch to to the end.
Published on 31 Mar 2010 by Anthony Barnard
Good Value Speedy delivery
The packaging and delivery time were excellent and the DVD was well worth the money, very entertaining and interesting a real motivational dvd
Published on 15 Sep 2009 by Ms. A. Corke
Through Hell and High Water
`Through Hell and High Water' is the documentary following Ben Fogle and James Cracknell as they row the Atlantic ocean in the Woodvale Atlantic Race. Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2009 by Spider Monkey
fab book!
I've no interest in rowing the ocean but love any true story. I have to say that i could not put the book down, i was totally fascinated by their adventure. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2008 by dora
Here's to Fellow Ocean Rowers
Although hugely jealous that the 'celebs' sucked up all the publicity I'm really pleased Ben and James made it across in what was, quite frankly, the worst weather in the Atlantic... Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2007 by Sally Kettle
Fantastic Viewing
An incredible action packed story. Two brave men Ben Fogle and James Cracknell cross the Atlantic in a rowing boat and have every type of challenge thrown at them. Read more
Published on 26 July 2006 by Poppy Gunton
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