EXPLORER Sir Ranulph Fiennes has given Worcester students a captivating talk about his extraordinary adventures around the world.

The adventurer spoke to students at RGS Worcester and answered their questions about his expeditions last week.

He also signed and personalised copies of his books Cold, Heat and Beyond the Limits.

Students were interested to know about the 72-year-old explorer's views on the next frontier and how his education helped prepare him for his adventures.

RGS Worcester head boy, Ben Thomson, who recently visited the Himalayas with the school said: “The Guinness Book of Records describes Sir Ranulph as the world’s greatest living explorer however the humorous and self-effacing way that he describes his amazing achievements made us feel that realising our ambitions is achievable for everyone.”

John Pitt, the school's headmaster, said: “Sir Ranulph gave a truly memorable talk which I am sure has opened the minds of our pupils.

"He is a very rare talent: a speaker who can captivate an audience by his delivery as well as by his extraordinary experiences.

"His achievements are staggering and his resilience, determination and courage are a true inspiration to us all.”

Sir Ranulph is currently undertaking a new record-breaking attempt to complete the global reach challenge’ and become the first person to have crossed both Polar ice caps and climbed the highest mountain on all seven continents.

In doing so, he will be aiming to reach his target to raise £20 million for cancer charity, Marie Curie.