In 1985 Joe Simpson and his climbing companion Simon Yates become the first pair to successfully summit the west face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes. But after reaching the top and preparing for the descent, it was then that things started to go badly wrong. 

In 1985 Joe Simpson and his climbing companion Simon Yates become the first pair to successfully summit the west face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes. But after reaching the top and preparing for the descent, it was then that things started to go badly wrong.&nbsp;

Extraordinary people with extraordinary stories. Join Chris McHardy, Sonal Rupani, and Robbie Greenfield as they embark on a conversational adventure and speak to some of the world's most remarkable individuals. The Big Interview is produced by Tom Paul Smith. 

Extraordinary people with extraordinary stories. Join Chris McHardy, Sonal Rupani, and Robbie Greenfield as they embark on a conversational adventure and speak to some of the world's most remarkable individuals. The Big Interview is produced by Tom Paul Smith.&nbsp;

The Big Interview

Extraordinary people and extraordinary stories. Join Chris McHardy, Robbie Greenfield and Sonal Rupani as they embark on a conversational adventure and speak to some of the world's most remarkable human beings who have incredible stories to tell. 

Extraordinary people and extraordinary stories. Join Chris McHardy, Robbie Greenfield and Sonal Rupani as they embark on a conversational adventure and speak to some of the world's most remarkable human beings who have incredible stories to tell.&nbsp;

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