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Operation Overhang

Jan 1, 1964 · 30m
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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.

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Peter Crew
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John Cleare
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Al Alvarez
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Barry Ingle
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Paul Nunn
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Directed by Alan Chivers

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Original language
EN
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BBC
Country
GB

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