Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | The Traitor of the Zazalcara | 20101102 | By James Lever and Nat Segnit
In this series documentary maker Nat Segnit investigates the untold stories of visionary mavericks. This week Nat explores the difficult life of a Uruguayan footballer who made an ingenious attempt to counter one of world football's worst scandals. With Contributions from Andrew Sachs, Javier Marzan, Kevin Eldon, David Sant, Sean Baker, Tony Bell and Iain Batchelor.
Produced by Steven Canny and Sasha Yevtushenko
Nat Segnit's short stories and journalism have appeared in The Times and The Independent on Sunday. For Radio 4 he has written Dolphin Therapy and Strangers on Trains.
James Lever is author of the best-selling Me Cheeta, which Lynne Truss loved so much she said, "It will subtly change forever the way we think not only about Hollywood but also about our own species" (The Sunday Times).
Nat Segnit explores the tale of a Uruguayan footballer battling to foil a scandal. Nat Segnit investigates the untold stories of visionary mavericks |
| 03 | The Whalemen of Musungenyi | 20101109 | In this series documentary maker Nat Segnit investigates the untold stories of visionary mavericks.
This week Nat meets an extraordinary group of thrillseeking "Jonahs" who offer themselves up to be swallowed by whales. With contributions from Toby Jones, Kevin Eldon,Christine Kavanagh, Iain Batchelor, Jude Akuwudike and Ewan Bailey.
Writers ..... James Lever and Nat Segnit
Nat Segnit meets the 'Jonahs' who offer themselves up to be swallowed by whales. Nat Segnit investigates the untold stories of visionary mavericks |
| 04 | Crazy Bird: The Horace Wiggerley Story | 20101116 | Nat investigates the story behind Laurel Miller's iconic photograph 'Crazy Bird', the image that captures the moment when ex-con Horace Wiggerley drove across the opening arms of the 23rd Street bridge in New York City. Featuring contributions from Lucian Msamati, Alibe Parsons, Peter Marinker, Ewan Bailey, Sally Orrock, Sean Baker and Lloyd Thomas.
Writers ..... James Lever and Nat Segnit.
Nat Segnit reveals the story behind Laurel Miller's iconic photograph Crazy Bird. Nat Segnit investigates the untold stories of visionary mavericks |
| 06 | The River Europe | 20101123 | Nat follows the endurance swimmer and world's fittest alcoholic Craig McKenzie's controversial attempt to complete the world's toughest swim. Featuring contributions from Clive Russell, Ewan Bailey, Morven Christie and Vera Filatova.
Writers ..... James Lever and Nat Segnit.
Nat Segnit follows Craig McKenzie's controversial attempt at the world's toughest swim. Nat Segnit investigates the untold stories of visionary mavericks |
| 06 | The Stardiver | 20101130 | Nat travels to Tuscany to meet the Uzbek dissident and billionaire Mikhail Azazev, as he prepares freefall from beyond the Karman Line - an altitude of over 100 kilometres. Featuring contributions from Simon McBurney and Kevin Eldon.
Writers ..... James Lever and Nat Segnit.
Nat Segnit meets Uzbek dissident Mikhail Azazev, set for the world's longest ever freefall Nat Segnit investigates the untold stories of visionary mavericks |
| 06 | The Symphony for all Creation | 20101026 | By James Lever and Nat Segnit.
In this series documentary maker Nat Segnit investigates the untold stories of visionary mavericks including; the creator of the first animal orchestra; a billionaire planning to freefall from space; an ex-con New York junkie bridge jumper; the first swimmer of the River Europe and the 'Jonahs' who offer themselves to be swallowed by whales.
This week Nat explores the life and work of Artur Mistek, founder of Musica Zoologika. With contributions from Charlie Higson, Toby Jones, Eleanor Bron, Peter Marinker and Zeb Soanes.
Music by David Pickvance
Nat Segnit's short stories and journalism have appeared in The Times and The Independent on Sunday. For Radio 4 he has written Dolphin Therapy and Strangers on Trains.
James Lever is author of the best-selling Me Cheeta, which Lynne Truss loved so much she said, "It will subtly change forever the way we think not only about Hollywood but also about our own species" (The Sunday Times).
Investigating the untold stories of visionary mavericks. Nat Segnit investigates the untold stories of visionary mavericks |