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Sir Ranulph Fiennes gets ready for The Coldest Journey

Duration: 05:22

BBC correspondent Matthew Price speaks to Sir Ranulph Fiennes, who will lead the first team to ever trek on foot across Antarctica during the southern winter.

It's a challenge that's been named The Coldest Journey and they set off on the expedition today from Tower Bridge.

Sir Ranulph tells Matthew about the challenge.

Available since: Thu 6 Dec 2012

This clip is from

Breakfast 06/12/2012

The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.

First broadcast: 06 Dec 2012

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