Brian Blessed OBE is one of Britain’s most famous stage and screen actors, best known for his numerous Shakespearean roles on television and in the theatre. He is notable for his booming voice and comedic personality.

He has also embarked on numerous expeditions including climbing Everest, Mount Kilimanjaro, trekking across the North Pole and exploring the Lost World in Venezuela. Brian is quoted as saying: “Everest’s are everywhere. The challenge could be starting a greenhouse or stepping an extra foot forward on a Zimmer frame when you’re very ill. But the greatest danger in life is not taking the adventure.”