The Diary of Captain Scott

And now, tonight's presentation of Radio's Outstanding Theater of Thrills, Suspense. Tonight, we bring you the true story of five polar explorers and their race against death. We call it the Diary of Captain Scott. So now, starring Ben Wright here is tonight's suspense play, the Diary of Captain Scott.

Wednesday, January 18, 1912. Camp 69. Temperature, miners, 22 degrees. AM. The South Pole. We have arrived, yes, but under very different circumstances from those expected. We have had a horrible day. Elation ran high all morning since we were nearing our goal and thought to be the first five men to reach the pole.

that our hopes were dashed when Evan sighted a flag and a tent near the spot. The Norwegians have was stalled as in our first to get here. In the empty tent under the name of their leader, Rauled Amundsen, were listed the five men who are with him.

It's a terrible disappointment and I'm very sorry for my loyal companions. Ah, there's no doubt of it, no. They did find an easier way up over the barrier. We thought as much back at Cape Armitage.

It's a rotten shame, Menon and Sorry. You good lord captain Scott, you've done everything you could. Well, there's more to do. More for all of us. 800 miles, as a matter of fact. Are you ready to start back, Evans?

No, I can't think of a regent to stay in this miserable place. Is the sledge ready, Oaks? A bit frozen in, I suppose. Yes, I'm ready. Well, some do you vote to start? All the faster the better captain.

Well, Bowers, can you get a sight to start us off on course? Well, Sky's a bit overcast, but I think so. Yes, I think I can. We'll go then as quickly as we can. A minute saved here will mean a minute more of comfort aboard the ship. January the 18th.