The Old Man of Hoy
Jun 02, 1992 · 48m
Director
Christina MacaulayOverview
Commemorative program for the 25th anniversary of the live broadcast of the ascent of the Old Man of Hoy. In July of 1967, 15 million people watched one of the most audacious BBC outside broadcasts ever undertaken - the climbing of the 'Old Man of Hoy'. Chris Bonnington and Tom Patey, took the East Face; Joe Brown and Ian McNaught-Davis, the South Face; Peter Crew and Douglas Haston took the South-East Arête. A further crew of four climbers- Hamish MacInnes, John Cleare, Rusty Baillie and Ian Clough carried cameras and transmitters. 25 years later, BBC gathers the protagonists to recover the footage and to look back on the achievement.
Cast of The Old Man of Hoy
Crew of The Old Man of Hoy
About The Old Man of Hoy
What is The Old Man of Hoy about?
Commemorative program for the 25th anniversary of the live broadcast of the ascent of the Old Man of Hoy. In July of 1967, 15 million people watched one of the most audacious BBC outside broadcasts ever undertaken - the climbing of the 'Old Man of Hoy'. Chris Bonnington and Tom Patey, took the East Face; Joe Brown and Ian McNaught-Davis, the South Face; Peter Crew and Douglas Haston took the…
When was The Old Man of Hoy released?
The Old Man of Hoy was released on June 2, 1992.
How long is The Old Man of Hoy?
The Old Man of Hoy runs 48 minutes.
Who directed The Old Man of Hoy?
The Old Man of Hoy was directed by Christina Macaulay.
Who is in the cast of The Old Man of Hoy?
The cast of The Old Man of Hoy includes Philip Gilbert (Self), Chris Bonington (Self), John Cleare (Self), Hamish MacInnes (Self) and Joe Brown (Self).