The Essay - Philip Hoare

Philip Hoare

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This week, various authors remember a significant swimming experience:

5. Author and journalist Philip Hoare would avoid the water. He overcame his fear and started to swim everywhere. But what compelled him to jump into Southampton Water?

Producer Duncan Minshull.


Published on Friday, 13th March 2015.

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