Helen Glover on Alison Hargreaves
4 Extra Debut. Olympic rower Helen Glover chooses mountaineer Alison Hargreaves who died on an expedition. With Matthew Parris. From 2018.
Olympic rower Helen Glover champions the life of mountaineer Alison Hargreaves.
Alison's short life was defined by her love of the mountains. She became interested in climbing as a teenager and devoted her life to pursuing ever greater challenges.
She was the first woman to climb Mount Everest without oxygen and unsupported - before losing her life on the infamous K2 mountain in Pakistan in 1995.
Presented by Matthew Parris - with the help of Alison's biographer, Ed Douglas.
Producer: Maggie Ayre
First broadcast on 91热爆 Radio 4 in August 2018.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | Helen Glover |
| Interviewed Guest | Ed Douglas |
| Producer | Maggie Ayre |
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Tue 28 Aug 2018 16:3091热爆 Radio 4- Thu 12 May 2022 18:3091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
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