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44 results found for '"Geographical exploration"' in Keywords.
Carolyn Oxton on all-woman swamp expedition (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Carolyn Oxton, a member of the All-Woman Swamp Expedition, tells how the group is about to journey through the Atrato Swamp of Columbia, South America, on Avon inflatable motor boats. They plan to document...
Glacier Retreat expedition (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an unidentified member of Chelsea College about a planned hydro-biological expedition to look at life in areas left by retreating glaciers in Glacier Bay, Alaska. The speaker describes the...
Lord Hunt on Yeti (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Former mountaineer Lord John Hunt on seeing a creature possibly resembling the Yeti (or Abominable Snowman) in the Himalayas. Male reporter not identified.
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
Our Kind of Town, presented by Keith Howell. This episode focuses on the London International Boat Show at Earls Court. Howell meets adventurer Kenneth Kerr, who attempted to row across the Atlantic Ocean...
Transglobe expedition - Ranulph Fiennes view (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the progress of the Transglobe British team led by Ranulph Fiennes, after it completed the longest and fastest crossing of Antarctica, reaching Scott base after 75 days (2,500 miles). Includes...
Ranulph Fiennes cirumnavigates earth (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ Transglobe Expedition successfully circumnavigating the globe from top to bottom, the first time it had been done, and the adventures they met on the way. With comment from...
Transglobe expedition - Ranulph Fiennes reports (1982)
- Genre
- News report
ITN news report by explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes from a position near the North Pole, on the progress of the Transglobe Expedition in its attempt to circumnavigate the globe.
Transglobe expedition progress (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the progress of the Transglobe Expedition led by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, with preparations for a journey to the North Pole. Speaking are: Sir Ranulph Fiennes; expedition chairman Sir Edmund Irving....
Transglobe expedition progress (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the progress of the Transglobe Expedition led by Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Charlie Burton, as they head towards the North Pole. Includes a phone interview with Ranulph Fiennes (poor quality). Male...
Audrey Fiennes on Transglobe expedition (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Lady Audrey Fiennes, mother of explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, on the progress of the Transglobe Expedition â led by her son along with Charlie Burton. Male interviewer not identified.