Storyline
A making 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'. This is an account of how the BBC-1 television programme was organised, together with recordings made during the broadcast, and interviews with those who helped to make it possible as well as those who did the actual climb.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Chris Bonington
Self
Tom Patey
Self
Joe Brown
Self
Ian McNaught-Davis
Self
Peter Crew
Self
Dougal Haston
Self
Robert 'Rusty' Baillie
Self
Ian Clough
Self
Hamish MacInnes
Self
John Cleare
Self
Chris Brasher
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
How They Climbed the Old Man of Hoy was released on July 2, 1967.
The runtime of How They Climbed the Old Man of Hoy is 25m.
How They Climbed the Old Man of Hoy is a Documentary movie.
How They Climbed the Old Man of Hoy is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
How They Climbed the Old Man of Hoy was directed by John Gray.
The main cast of How They Climbed the Old Man of Hoy includes Chris Bonington, Tom Patey, Joe Brown.
How They Climbed the Old Man of Hoy is originally in English.