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Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Roy Plomley's castaway is explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes has had many adventures since he was removed from the SAS for the illegal use of explosives, but without a doubt his greatest exploit was the Transglobe Expedition. Swamps, deserts and arctic ice fields were just some of the many hazards he encountered on the first round-the-world journey via the two poles.

In conversation with Roy Plomley, he describes some of his exploits and chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Book: The Oxford Book of Quotations
Luxury: Tube of Antisan cream

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 4 Nov 1983 09:05
大象传媒 Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Video Symphonic

    The Flame Trees Of Thika

  • The Massed Pipes And Drums Of The Scottish Regiments

    Blue Bonnets & Drum Prelude

  • Clannad

    Theme From Harry's Game

  • Vangelis

    Chariots of Fire

  • Elaine Paige

    Memory

    • Cats.

  • Royal Marine Band of HMS Ark Royal

    Sailing

    • Top 大象传媒 TV Themes.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'

    Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • James Galway

    Annie's Song

    Orchestra: National Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Book Choice

    • The Oxford Book of Quotations

  • Luxury Choice

    • Tube of Antisan cream

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes

Broadcasts

  • Sat 29 Oct 1983 18:25
    大象传媒 Radio 4
  • Fri 4 Nov 1983 09:05
    大象传媒 Radio 4

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