The Anglesey Climb

The Anglesey Climb

1970
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"The spider's web"

Overview

In August 1970 a spectacular rock climb was televised live on BBC in color. Seven climbers attempted three different routes on the cliffs of Anglesey. The event, presented by Christopher Brasher was transmitted live through 4 connections over the course of 31st of august. The routes climbed were: Spider's Web, by Joe Brown and Ian McNaught-Davis; Wen Slab, by Peter Crew and Don Whillans; and Tyrannosaurus Rex, by Laurie and Les Holliwell, and Janet Rogers. This was the first color live climbing program on BBC, following on from the success of earlier programs such as the ascent of the Old Man of Hoy in 1967.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
BBC
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

climbing rock climbing

Quick Facts

Release Date August 1, 1970
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Chris Brasher
Chris Brasher

Self

Joe Brown
Joe Brown

Self

Peter Crew
Peter Crew

Self

Ian McNaught-Davis
Ian McNaught-Davis

Self

Janet Rogers
Janet Rogers

Self

Don Whillans
Don Whillans

Self

Les Holliwell
Les Holliwell

Self

Laurie Holliwell
Laurie Holliwell

Self

Key Crew

Philip Gilbert
Director
Alan Chivers
Director