Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: N/A
Type: Scripted
Rating: 10.0/10
The Climbers
Overview
"The Climbers" is a six-part documentary series tracing the history of mountaineering. Directed by Chris Bonington and Richard Else, it was produced by the BBC and broadcast in 1992. The series recounts the evolution of mountaineering and the traditions of climbers in Great Britain and on the European continent: the former developed a free climbing technique, while the latter used aids such as keys, pitons, and drills to ascend otherwise inaccessible routes. The program includes archive footage of the pioneers of the sport, from the emergence of free climbing as a distinct discipline in the late 1970s and 1980s to the advent of competitions.
This production, originally released in 1992, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 10.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in United Kingdom, France.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Chris Bonington
Self (Narrator)
Reinhold Messner
Self
Pierre Allain
Self (archive footage)
Patrick Cordier
Self
René Desmaison
Self
Jerry Moffatt
Self
Christophe Profit
Self
Eric Escoffier
Self
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1992-01-01
"The Climbers" is a six-part documentary series tracing the history of mountaineering. Directed by Chris Bonington and Richard Else, it was produced by the BBC and broadcast in 1992. The series recounts the evolution of mountaineering and the traditions of climbers in Great Britain and on the European continent: the former developed a free climbing technique, while the latter used aids such as keys, pitons, and drills to ascend otherwise inaccessible routes. The program includes archive footage of the pioneers of the sport, from the emergence of free climbing as a distinct discipline in the late 1970s and 1980s to the advent of competitions.
