The Anglesey Climb
“The spider's web”
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.
Top-billed cast
- CChris Brasher
- JJoe Brown
- PPeter Crew
- IIan McNaught-Davis
- JJanet Rogers
- DDon Whillans
- LLes Holliwell
- LLaurie Holliwell
Crew
- Directors
- Philip Gilbert, Alan Chivers
- Production
- BBC
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Who directed The Anglesey Climb?
The Anglesey Climb was directed by Philip Gilbert, Alan Chivers.
When was The Anglesey Climb released?
The Anglesey Climb was released in 1970.
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