Free Country
A Penniless Adventure the Length of Britain
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Narrated by:
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Kris Dyer
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By:
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George Mahood
About this listen
The plan is simple. George and Ben have three weeks to cycle 1,000 miles from the bottom of England to the top of Scotland. There's just one small problem - they have no bikes, no clothes, no food, and no money. Setting off in just a pair of Union Jack boxer shorts, they attempt to rely on the generosity of the British public for everything from food to accommodation, clothes to shoes, and bikes to beer.
During the most extraordinary of challenges, George and Ben scavenge through rubbish bins, search for the Loch Ness monster, wash dishes, clean hotels, sing Christmas carols for food, swim in lakes, descend Cornish hills on children's bikes, and cook a barbecue for 30 old people in a field. They spend the night in a greenhouse, a canal boat, a posh hotel, an empty house, a pub, a tent in a car park, and a barn with a bull.
Through the course of their hysterical journey, they are clothed, fed, and sheltered by the generous people of Britain.
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- Adam H.
- 09-04-21
great book
really enjoyed the book, looking forward to my own end to end trip next month
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- Gareth burgess
- 14-11-16
loved it
very good book. loved the narrative, accents where spot on. some silly puns that didn't need adding, apart from that I loved it
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- Nick
- 28-08-22
Wonderful trip recorded on paper
An easy listen to following the story of two lads after they come up with a crazy challenge. Fun listen to, enjoying their exploits while travelling the Uk. My only frustration was the over use of after thoughts, and ‘of course that didn’t happen’ that kept coming up. George does write a god story of the travels but I did start to get fed up with the annoying bits. Other than that, an enjoyable true travel log.
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- Giles
- 20-02-17
Great read/listen!
Really enjoyable book, light going, very humorous and fascinating subject. Nicely narrated too . Recommended thoroughly
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- Mr T Jones
- 20-07-20
A well known journey along an unknown path!
A genius idea, brave and hilarious too. Felt like I was there with them 🙂
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-05-18
Great story and funny
I listened to this practically none stop. A great story and very inspiring. I would highly recommend
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- maurice
- 28-04-20
so refreshimg
I consider this a must listen, narrator is slightly effeminate. otherwise excellent. I hope it sells well. perhaps a film?
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- megan
- 28-05-20
Great adventure and story
Loved the idea of the adventure and loved the description within the book. An enjoyable read. Could wait to start listening again to the story.
It would be good to have a link to some photos of there journey as in the book. The photos in the book are mentioned and I would be interested in seeing them
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- M. J. Hough
- 04-09-19
Free country
Enjoying Great Britain in all its free glory the ups and downs of asking strangers for things and shelter
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- Jason
- 08-06-15
Best book I’ve ever heard
Ive listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this is still the best one I’ve ever heard.Its funny and absolutely brilliant!
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