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The celestial treasure hunters

How an awe-inspiring and insatiable hunt for space rocks led to fortune but also unexpected danger.

Mike Farmer and Robert Ward have spent decades travelling the world in pursuit of meteorites. Their awe-inspiring and insatiable hunt led to fortune – but also unexpected danger. It's a story of cowboys, cargo pants and some of the most coveted rocks on earth.

Presenter: Saskia Edwards
Producer: Maryam Maruf

Image: Silhouette of a man watching a meteor shower over Italy.
Credit: Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty Images

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