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The Coldest Shift

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Antarctica
British Antarctic Survey
James Clarke Ross
Covid-19
South Georgia
Polar Research
Climate Change
Emergency Medicine
Marine Biology
Flying Fish
Bird Island
Vernadsky Station
Antarctic Research
Remote Medicine
History Of Medicine
James Clark Ross
Seasickness
Benthic Species
Starfish
Biosecurity

In 2020 at the height of the pandemic, only one continent remained Covid free - Antarctica. And it was the job of the British Antarctic Survey, and Dr. Rachel Varnam, to keep it that way. 'The Coldest Shift' follows Dr. Rachel Varnam, the ships Doctor on board the Royal Research Ship James Clarke Ross on her final voyage to the Antarctic before being replaced by the RRS Sir David Attenborough. ... more

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Covid-19 finally reaches Antarctica.

But with British Antarctic Survey bases safe and isolated the crew of the Rachel and the crew of the James Clark Ross can ring in the New Year together.

Not only that they can bring relief to others strande... more

Island Hopping closer to their final destination, Rachel and the crew visit Bird Island, Deception Island, travel through stunning channels and bash through sea ice before Glaciated mountains tower above us.

Of course all this is shot through with... more

Rachel and the crew of the RRS. James Clark Ross cross the antarctic convergence and the ship celebrates her (are all ships 'she's?) 30th birthday, and at last Rachel sees mountains looming on the horizon.

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Presented by Dr. Rachel Varnam an... more

How do you beg to King Neptune for leniency?

As the J.C.R. crosses the equator on its final voyage down south old sea faring traditions take hold. We meet Mandy, the Third engineer about the J.C.R. who teaches us more about how the ship works bel... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Igor Dnika
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Episode: 7: Vernadsky
Anne Hicks
Emergency medicine consultant involved with the British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit for 16 years.
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Episode: 1: The Job

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Dr. Rachel Varnam
Presented by Dr. Rachel Varnam, she is the ship's doctor aboard the Royal Research Ship James Clarke Ross and focuses on healthcare dynamics in extreme environments.
Dr. Jenna Plank
Co-host, she shares reflections on her journeys and supports the core medical and exploration topics discussed.

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Content revolves around the experiences of personnel aboard the Royal Research Ship James Clarke Ross, particularly focusing on the medical, logistical, and environmental challenges faced in the harsh conditions of Antarctica, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The narrative emphasizes unique personal stories from crew members, including the ship's doctor, Dr. Rachel Varnam, who navigates her medical responsibilities in this extreme environment while also sharing anecdotes from life at sea. With discussions around Antarctic wildlife, marine biology, environmental science, and the impact of isolation on mental health, the series paints a vivid picture of the camaraderie, challenges, and beauty of life in one of the most remote places o... more

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