Plot — 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 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Documentary, History |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 48 min |
The Old Man of Hoy — FAQ
Is The Old Man of Hoy worth watching? 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
Who directed The Old Man of Hoy? Directed by Christina Macaulay.
Who is in the cast of The Old Man of Hoy? It stars Philip Gilbert, Chris Bonington, John Cleare, Hamish MacInnes, Joe Brown, Ian McNaught-Davis and more.
Where can I stream The Old Man of Hoy? Streaming availability for The Old Man of Hoy is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Old Man of Hoy release? It released in 1992.
