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The Ranulph Fiennes mystery - The Saturday Story

October 3, 2026·33 min
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes is one of the world’s greatest living explorers. After he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2020, he continued to speak publicly about his career and illness. That is, until 2024. Since then, he hasn’t been seen publicly, and many of those closest to him haven’t been able to reach him. So what is happening with Fiennes?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Ben Ellery, deputy chief reporter, The TimesAlex Millington-Cotes, Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ stepsonHost: Luke JonesProducer: Robyn SimonWe want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Ranulph Fiennes ‘back home’ after living in care under assumed namesClips: CNN, Chartwell Speakers, BBC.Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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