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The Anglesey Climb

The spider's web
Aug 1, 1970 · 40m
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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
Ian McNaught-Davis
Self
Janet Rogers
Self
Don Whillans
Self
Les Holliwell
Self
Laurie Holliwell
Self
Directed by Philip Gilbert

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
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Production
BBC
Country
GB

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