SAS: My Trial by Fire

Join 'Sunday Times' bestselling author Des Powell, in conversation with journalist and former BBC newsreader Simon McCoy, for the launch of his gripping new book.

Following the success of his bestselling 'SAS: Bravo Three Zero', Des Powell now shares a candid new account of his journey from a young man with no qualifications and little formal education to life as a raw recruit in the Paras and then as a member of the elite SAS.

In this exclusive launch event, Des will provide a rare glimpse into the gruelling tests of both the Paras and the SAS, having undergone SAS selection on two separate occasions.

Not only does his extraordinary story highlight the physical and mental challenges involved, it imparts valuable life lessons learnt along the way and explores the depth of the human spirit in extreme situations.

About the speakers

Des Powell is a former SAS sergeant major with a military career spanning over two decades in the heart of counter terrorism and special covert operations in some of the world’s most challenging territories. Before joining the SAS, Des spent eight years in the Parachute Regiment (Paras) specialising in unarmed combat and high-altitude free-fall parachuting while he advanced through the ranks as a certified physical training instructor for the 1st Battalion (1 Para).

After 40 years in journalism, Simon McCoy is one of the most recognisable faces in television news. As well as decades covering some of the biggest breaking stories on 24-hour news channels, he has also been a regular presenter on BBC One. He is a regular contributor to ITV’s ‘This Morning’ and has appeared on American and Australian television as a Royal Commentator.