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60 results found for '"Expeditions"' in Keywords.
British expedition to climb Everest (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with climbers Mal Duff and Julie Tullis on their upcoming attempt to climb Mount Everest by the North East face, and the problems which they may encounter. Male interviewer not identified.
Climbers on unsuccessful Everest attempt (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Members from a team of British mountaineers (including Mal Duff, Julie Tullis, John Tinker, David Bicknell, Chris Watts, Andy Greig, Terry Dailey), talk about their failed attempt to climb the North-East...
Expedition to the Titanic (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report documenting the recent expedition which explored the remains of the Titanic. Dr William Ballard, who was leading the expedition speaks about the hole which probably caused the sinking, artefacts found...
Operation Deepscan (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on Operation Deepscan, a search for the Loch Ness monster using sonar technology; includes interviews with operation leader, Adrian Shine on results of the operation; Ronnie Bremner, hotelier on his...
Steve Jones show (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Steve Jones interview with Lord Hunt (John Hunt), leader of the first successful assault on Mount Everest in 1953. Recalls Everest expedition with Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay; on leadership in...
Chris Bonington on Everest expedition (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Mountaineer Chris Bonington on the daunting climb facing a British expedition led by Paul Moores attempting an unconquered route up Mount Everest’s North East ridge to the summit. And on the change of...
Rebecca Stephens reaches Everest summit (1993)
- Genre
- Special
Quote from London journalist and female mountaineer Rebecca Stephens as she reaches the summit of Everest â the first British woman to do so. In a radio conversation to base camp.
John Major on Rebecca Stephens Everest success (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
UK Prime Minister John Major comments on Rebecca Stephens reaching the summit of Mount Everest, the first British woman to do so. Interviewer/reporter not heard.
Rebecca Stephens reaches Everest summit (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
Mount Everest expedition London coordinator David Fuller on British woman Rebecca Stephens’ reaction to reaching the summit of Mount Everest, the first British woman to do so. Interviewer/reporter not heard.
Rebecca Stephens reaches Everest summit (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
Expedition leader Peter Earl tells LBC of the relief and happiness of Rebecca Stephens’ Mount Everest success of becoming the first British woman to reach the summit. Speaking from base camp.