Our lead actress Kirsten Callaghan who plays Mercedes Gleitze invited to speak on BBC Radio 4 ‘Woman’s Hour’ alongside Sarah Philpott. Sarah says ‘I am a huge fan of Mercedes Gleitze, she’s my inspiration! So to be chosen to speak on behalf of all present day channel swimmers is just a dream come true!! If you want to know more about this remarkable woman, I highly recommend the book by her daughter Doloranda Pember, or take part in the Swimming A Long Way Together project run by Vanessa Daws‘