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Crouch End to Bloomsbury, London

Clare Balding joins Charlotte Frearson and her whippet called Indy on their daily walk to work across London, from Crouch End to Bloomsbury and UCL's Institute of Archaeology.

Clare Balding joins archaeologist, Charlotte Frearson and her dog, Indy, on their daily, five mile walk to work. A few years ago Charlotte was suffering from crippling anxiety, her doctor suggested medication or a dog. After detailed research Charlotte decided a whippet would be better than drugs and she bought Indy, short , of course, for Indiana Jones. Everyday they walk from their home in Crouch End, across London to UCL's Institute of Archaeology in Bloomsbury. It's hard to know who enjoys the walk more as Charlotte has the chance to reflect on the antiquities that might lie beneath their feet and Indy has the chance to hunt out tasty morsels on the pavement. As they take their favourite route from park to park Charlotte explains to Clare how Indy is now being assessed to be a Pet As Therapy dog, not just for her but for the students who sometimes find it easier to talk to him than their tutors.
Producer Lucy Lunt.

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25 minutes

Last on

Sat 10 Mar 2018 06:07

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Clare Balding
Interviewed Guest Charlotte Frearson
Producer Lucy Lunt

Broadcasts

  • Thu 8 Mar 2018 15:00
  • Sat 10 Mar 2018 06:07

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