Vernon Kay abseils down Global head office

Radio X presenters are taking part in a series of challenges this week to coincide with Bear Grylls’ new show Mission Survive.

Yesterday, Vernon Kay abseiled down the side of the Global building in Leicester Square and Johnny Vaughan was challenged to make fire with a battery, wire wool, lip balm and a tampon.

Also, Dan O’Connell had to handle a snake whilst Pippa and Dave from breakfast ate bugs, both live on the radio.

Bear Grylls: Mission Survive is a reality television show presented by Bear Grylls featuring eight celebrities on a 12-day survival mission