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The intriguing search for legendary explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes
11 minutes Posted Oct 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
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Friends and family of Sir Ranulph Fiennes say he’s been secreted away in care homes under fake names for months, unable to make contact with the world outside. Now, he’s reportedly living back at his rural property in Shropshire in England. So, how did it come to this?

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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Tiffanty Dimmack. Our music was composed by Jasper Leak.

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