Conversation with Dr John Dudeney.   John joined the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) in 1966 and worked for BAS in a variety of roles: research scientist in the field of ionosphere/magnetosphere physics, research leader, science manager, head of a science division and finally (until retirement in early 2006), as deputy director.

John was awarded the Polar Medal in 1976 and clasp to the Polar Medal in 1995. In 2004 he was honoured by the award of an OBE for services to science.