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2026135 minPGdocumentary

Iceland for Dummies

2026135 minPGdocumentary

Two Cornish men navigate the rugged landscapes of Iceland in a Dacia Duster, facing challenges and adventures over the course of a week.

“Spoiler: there was a lot of ice.”

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Two Cornish men navigate the rugged landscapes of Iceland in a Dacia Duster, facing challenges and adventures over the course of a week.

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Isaac Salamandirector

Isaac Salamanwriter

Isaac Salamancast

Jack Fostercast

Lila Evans-Titrecast

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What happens when you put two Cornish fools in a Dacia Duster on a volcano and tell them to keep themselves busy for a week?

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