100th Anniversary of Captain Scott's expedition: preview of exhibition and interviews

100th Anniversary of Captain Scott's expedition: preview of exhibition and interviews; Dafila Scott (Robert Scott's Grand daughter) interview SOT Q: re Scott's appeal - They did an amazing journey and he did an amazing trip / not only trying to go to the Pole but doing scientific and exploration work as well / I think he was a hero in lots of ways / they were so brave and stuck it out to the last / they were still carrying 35 pounds of specimens on the sledge / they took the science extremely seriously / It was a a broad-ranging exhibition Q: re scientists marking Scott centenary as well Dafila Scott SOT - HIs work was the basis for so much work that has come since then / a lot of work going on in the Antarctic / we can see some of the results of that here Q: re what motivated him Dafila Scott SOT - I think he was a mixture of things / he was a naval man but almost a scientist / he was interested in all sorts of things / he got interested in photography for example / that's how the lost photos that were found / I think perhaps he was a split personality / his team achieved an enormous amount Q: re danger and risks Dafila Scott SOT - They knew they took risks / but risks were pretty calculated / were terribly unlucky with weather at the last minute / might have got back otherwise, without the tragedy we had / It's so different how people travel in polar regions now Q: re his enthusiasm for natural world Dafila Scott SOT - It's an amazing legacy / their bravery stands out / ability to be cheerful in extraordinary circumstances / a curiosity for the natural world / family are very proud that other people find him inspiring / all sorts of celebrations next week / exhibition at Natural History Museum