The Anglesey Climb

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The Anglesey Climb (1970)

Directed by Philip Gilbert, Alan Chivers

“The spider's web”

Documentary, Adventure · 40m

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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Cast

Chris Brasher Self Joe Brown Self Peter Crew Self
I
Ian McNaught-Davis Self
J
Janet Rogers Self Don Whillans Self
L
Les Holliwell Self
L
Laurie Holliwell Self

Crew

Director
Philip Gilbert, Alan Chivers

Details

Release date
1970-08-01
Runtime
40m
Genres
Documentary, Adventure
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Production
BBC