Scott of the Antarctic, Mr Punch
Scott of the Antarctic, Mr Punch
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Scott of the Antarctic
Performed by EDWARD FOX OBE in a dramatised setting

Author: Mr Punch

Narrator: Edward Fox, Gordon Fithen

Unabridged: 2 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/05/2022


Synopsis

Immerse yourself in the gripping story of Scott's ill-fated Antarctic expedition in "Scott of the Antarctic: The Diary of Captain Robert Falcon Scott," masterfully performed by the renowned Edward Fox.
This captivating audio production takes you on a journey through the courageous spirit of Scott and his crew, from their initial optimistic sea journey to Scott’s heartbreaking final entries, trapped in a blizzard just 11 miles from safety. 
In 1911, Scott set out on a gruelling quest to reach the South Pole, only to discover he had been beaten to the pole by Norwegian explorer Amundsen. Facing bone-chilling temperatures and insurmountable odds, their harrowing tale unfolds.
Hear Captain Scott's own words from his diary discovered on his frozen body, stored within a weathered wallet, as he reflects on the indomitable hardihood, endurance, and courage of his companions. Don't miss this extraordinary Mr Punch Audiobook that will touch the hearts of every listener.
Also available as part of the CLASSIC LETTERS & JOURNALS BOX SET, a sixteen hour, seven-volume edition featuring the letters and journals of Lord Nelson, Charlotte Brontë, Scott of the Antarctic, Queen Victoria, Lord Byron, Jane Austen and Dorothy Wordsworth. Performed by Charles Dance, Imogen Stubbs, Edward Fox, Virginia McKenna, Robert Powell, Fiona Shaw and Jenny Agutter.
© & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lisa on March 29, 2012

(March 17 2012) Last year I read one of the most incredible books of my life - The Worst Journey in the World (WJITW), an account by one of the surviving members of Scott's last expedition. Hardly a day has gone by since that I haven't thought about that expedition or those on it and so, with the hu......more

Goodreads review by Heather on March 04, 2012

Note to self: if you ever go to the Antarctic and find that the Norwegians have beat you to the South Pole, don't worry about carrying thirty-five pounds of fossils back. Don't worry about it. Worry about not having packed enough food.......more

Goodreads review by Yasmin on September 16, 2014

Last year, on my fortieth, my partner and I took a trip to Northumberland. On our return to London we whiled away several hours in a magical antique book store in Alnwick called Barter Books. I got absolutely lost in literary jewels and once I’d swamped myself behind a book tower and saw a disapprov......more

Goodreads review by Richard on March 18, 2013

Interesting to read. When Scott made his expedition the study of Radiology was new breaking open physics. Meteorology was much less well known and understood. Continental drift was mostly unheard of. They did not even know the cause and treatment for Scurvy. No GPS, no satellite weather, no radio, et......more