In 1968, Mike Meaney, an ambitious Irishman from Tipperary, sought fame in an extraordinary way by attempting to break the world record for the longest time buried alive. Spending 61 days in an oversized coffin in London, he surpassed the previous record by over two weeks. Discover the incredible story of perseverance, ambition, and an astonishing feat overlooked by the Guinness Book of World Records.

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