Synopsis
Marooned on a tropical island in the Philippines, Ray demonstrates how to find water, food and shelter using natural resources.
- Programme: Ray Mears' Extreme Survival
- Series: 2
- Episode: 06: Deserted Island
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2000
Licence: ERA Licence required
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