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On Thin Ice: A Memoir of Siberia, Surveillance and Survival by Charlie Walker

Book of the Week. Charlie Walker sets out on an adventure, to walk along the frozen rivers that run through Siberia. But on the border with Ukraine Putin's troops are massing.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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Episode 1
Explorer Charlie Walker sets out to walk 600 miles along Siberia’s frozen rivers.
06 Jul 2026,13 mins
Episode 2
Explorer Charlie Walker sets out to walk 600 miles along Siberia’s frozen rivers.
07 Jul 2026,13 mins
Episode 3
Explorer Charlie Walker sets out to walk 600 miles along Siberia’s frozen rivers.
08 Jul 2026,13 mins
Episode 4
Explorer Charlie Walker sets out to walk 600 miles along Siberia’s frozen rivers.
09 Jul 2026,13 mins
Episode 5
Explorer Charlie Walker sets out to walk 600 miles along Siberia’s frozen rivers.
10 Jul 2026,14 mins