Home / Arts and Entertainment / Julia Bradbury's Tears in Antarctica: A Cancer Survivor's Triumph
Julia Bradbury's Tears in Antarctica: A Cancer Survivor's Triumph
7 Feb
Summary
- Bradbury cried tears of joy during a hike in Antarctica.
- She felt this trip was a pivotal point in her cancer recovery journey.
- Her new series explores the Antarctic's diverse wildlife and landscapes.
Julia Bradbury experienced an intensely emotional moment during a recent filming trip to Antarctica, five years after her breast cancer diagnosis and mastectomy. While on a hike in Paradise Harbour, she was moved to tears by the stunning scenery, signifying a pivotal point in her recovery and her return to adventure. This journey forms the basis of her new three-part ITV series, 'Julia Bradbury's Wonders Of The Frozen South.'
The series explores the planet's southernmost wilderness, featuring diverse wildlife like humpback whales and rockhopper penguins, and the dramatic landscapes of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. Bradbury retraced explorer Ernest Shackleton's historic 1916 journey, reflecting on the immense hardships faced by early explorers.
Despite challenging conditions, including extreme wind chill, Bradbury was awestruck by Antarctica's raw beauty. She aimed to capture the majesty of icebergs and the vital role whales play as carbon sinks, highlighting the need for their conservation. The experience profoundly impacted her, reinforcing her sense of purpose and capability in her life after cancer.
