The Anglesey Climb (1970)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1970-08-01
Runtime: 40 minutes
Director: Philip Gilbert
Top Cast
- Chris Brasher as Self
- Joe Brown as Self
- Peter Crew as Self
- Ian McNaught-Davis as Self
- Janet Rogers as Self
- Don Whillans as Self
- Les Holliwell as Self
- Laurie Holliwell as Self
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