Operation Overhang (1964)

0.0 January 1, 1964 30m Released
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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

    Peter Crew

    Self

  • John Cleare

    John Cleare

    Self

  • Al Alvarez

    Al Alvarez

    Self

  • Barry Ingle

    Barry Ingle

    Self

  • Paul Nunn

    Paul Nunn

    Self

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