How I Escaped Polar Bears, Crossed Antarctica & Cut Off My Fingers | Minutes With

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Published 2024-03-17
In this week's episode of Minutes With, we had the privilege of sitting down with the legendary Sir Ranulph Fiennes, hailed as the world's 'Greatest Living Explorer.' Sir Ranulph recounts his early days in the Special Air Service (SAS), the extensive preparations for his historic Transglobe Expedition (1982), and the harrowing challenges faced during his Antarctic crossing. He recalls near escapes with Polar Bears in the arctic, recalls incredible survival stories of endurance, and reveals how the frostbite he sustained ultimately led to a decision to amputate his own fingers.

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All Comments (21)
  • @LADbible
    Thank you to Sir Ranulph Fiennes for sharing his story with us. His new book ‘Around the World in 80 Years: A Life of Exploration’ is available now.
  • @christopherdaly1399
    Let's not forget his wife. Sounds like she was the backbone of everything and accompanied him on many of the early ventures like the Nile trip.
  • @iHatePolitics
    I met Sir Ranulph when i was 14. He came to our school and told us some amazing stories of his feats including using explosives to blow up the dam. A true explorer and an absolute mad lad.
  • @Rakibrown111
    Wow man, if you saw this old guy going to past you to the supermarket you’d never know what an exceptional life he’s lived, you wouldn’t know what an exceptional human being he is.
  • @silverstreetmoto1458
    Big respect to this man, kids nowadays should try looking at him for inspiration rather than non celebrity nonsense.
  • @PRCOM
    What Sir Ranulph has accomplished is remarkable, he is living proof that you can overcome anything if you put your mind to it and never give up.
  • @OngoGablogian185
    The word 'legend' is thrown around far too often these days. This man is a legend.
  • @richardsmith9050
    Spent much of my 76 yrs. seeking adventure as well. Traversed arctic, jungles, deserts, dealt with all forms of wildlife. This man is my kind of guy. Soon we all will pass but our adventures live forever.
  • @jimmy66603
    Many years ago I remember a newspaper article by someone who'd previously interviewed Sir Ranulph. The interviewer said it was hardest job he'd ever been on. He said that talking to Sir Ranulph was like stirring a mysterious dark void with a teaspoon. Without a shadow of doubt, Sir Ranulph Fiennes is as hard as a coffin nail. And some !
  • @BlaxJakx
    we NEED AND WANT more stories of Ranulph’s. What an amazing life this gentleman has led.
  • @SimDeck
    I have been to his lectures in London a few years ago. A truly inspirational man. The last of these great men.
  • @BullCricket75
    OMG! I have watched so many interviews with interesting people, but this one takes the cake! I have been struggling a lot lately with pain. Feeling hopeless, like I cant find a reason to keep going. I just realized my own strength while watching this interview. If he can do THAT, I can do THIS. Thanks so much for the inspiration❤
  • @xanderstamp4108
    A man I truly admire and what achievements he has had in his life. I wish I was just 5% the man he is.
  • @Berkanann
    Do not waste your lives folks. Make the most of it!
  • @Rex..
    They don't make them like this nowdays.
  • @adambritain5774
    I used to be a soldier and always thought i’d done some pretty difficult/challenging things but then i was given a book written by Ranulph Fiennes called Cold and it completely opened my eyes. These people are once in a generation.
  • @rds957
    What an interesting gentleman, I’ve read his book, amazing life
  • @dejavoue88
    This man is what's called a true legend.... What a life he has led . And shown the world that it can be done