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Radio 4,29 Oct 1983,40 mins

Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Desert Island Discs

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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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    The Flame Trees Of Thika
    The Flame Trees Of Thika
    Video Symphonic
  3. 2.
    Blue Bonnets & Drum Prelude
    Blue Bonnets & Drum Prelude
    The Massed Pipes And Drums Of The Scottish Regiments
  4. 3.
    Theme From Harry's Game
    Theme From Harry's Game
    Clannad