Main content

Hermann Buhl

4 Extra Debut. Mountaineer Joe Simpson takes up the cause of the pioneering Austrian climber, Hermann Buhl. Matthew Parris presents. From January 2008.

Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris.

7/7. Mountaineer Joe Simpson takes up the cause of a relatively unknown but pioneering Austrian climber. Hermann Buhl tackled some of the most dangerous climbs in the world and was revered among his contemporaries for his ability to push himself through the bleakest of conditions.

Available now

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 2 Dec 2016 00:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

More episodes

Previous

Katherine Mansfield

Next

Peter Cushing

See all episodes from Great Lives

Broadcasts

  • Tue 29 Jan 2008 16:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 1 Feb 2008 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Thu 1 Dec 2016 18:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 2 Dec 2016 00:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

Great Rock and Roll Lives

Great Rock and Roll Lives

Stories of inspiration from great musicians from Bowie to Billie Holliday

Download this programme

Subscribe to this programme or download individual episodes.

Podcast

  • Great Lives

    Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.