Operation Overhang

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1964 · 30 min · Documentary · TV Movie · Action

Overview

In September 1963, the BBC broadcast a live program showing four climbers, Ian McNaught-Davis, Peter Crew, Barry Ingle, Paul Nunn attempting the ascent of Britain's most formidable overhang Kilnsey Crag, Grassington 'where the tigers sharpen their claws'. The event, commented by Ian McNaught-Davis on the face and Jeremy James at the foot of the climb, was transmitted live through 3 connections over the course of 28th of September. The transmission was part of the BBC program Time Out.

Directed by Alan Chivers

Cast

• Peter Crew — Self
• John Cleare — Self
• Al Alvarez — Self
• Barry Ingle — Self
• Paul Nunn — Self