2. In the doldrums

Daniel and Rodrigo’s dream voyage soon becomes a nightmare. Days into their Atlantic crossing, the boat’s motor stops working, one of their crewmates becomes too sick to get out of bed and cabin fever sets in. They’re forced to make an emergency stop in Cape Verde, the archipelago of islands off the coast of West Africa known for its natural beauty and its beaches. But they don't get the welcome they’re hoping for.

Presenters: Yemisi Adegoke and Colin Freeman

Producer: Charlotte McDonald

Additional production: Aliaume Leroy, Cristine Kist, Nick Norman-Butler, Chiara Francavilla, Matt Precey, Julian Sturdee and Julio Rodrigues

Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman

Actors: Edison Alcaide (Rodrigo) and Antonio Fernandes (Daniel)

Sound design: Tom Brignell

Executive Producer: Joe Kent

Podcast Editor: Matt Willis

Commissioning Senior Producer: Kat Collins

Commissioning Editor: Jon Manel