The Anglesey Climb

Name: The Anglesey Climb
Director: Philip Gilbert
Genre: Documentary, Adventure
Released: 1970-08-01
Duration: 40 min
Cast: Chris Brasher, Joe Brown, Peter Crew, Ian McNaught-Davis, Janet Rogers

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1970 · 40 min · Documentary · Adventure

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.

Directed by Philip Gilbert

Cast

Chris Brasher — Self
Joe Brown — Self
Peter Crew — Self
Ian McNaught-Davis — Self
Janet Rogers — Self