The Anglesey Climb (1970)
The spider's web
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.
- Date of release
- 1970-08-01
- Runtime
- 40m
- Genres
- Documentary, Adventure
- Director
- Philip Gilbert, Alan Chivers
Casting
- Chris Brasher — Self
- Joe Brown — Self
- Peter Crew — Self
- Ian McNaught-Davis — Self
- Janet Rogers — Self
- Don Whillans — Self
- Les Holliwell — Self
- Laurie Holliwell — Self
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