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The Climbers is a documentary TV series that premiered on BBC One on January 1, 1992. It has 1 season and 6 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 6 "Old Game... New Rules", aired on January 1, 1992.

"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.

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6 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

1992 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 34 years ago

"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.

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    6. Old Game... New Rules

    Extreme Alpinism in the modern era.

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    5. The Games Climbers Play...

    A history of modern rock climbing, from Joe Brown to Pete Livesey and Jerry Moffatt.

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    4. Portrait of a Snow Lion

    The achievements and life of Reinhold Messner.

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    3. Another Golden Age of Alpinism...

    Chris Bonington examines the era of alpinism following World War II.

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    2. In the Long Shadow of the Mountains

    Follow Chris Bonington as he studies the history of the Himalayas by journeying to Nanga Parbat.

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    1. By Fair Means...

    A history of modern mountaineering in Great Britain focusing on Albert Mummery, including a recreation of his ascent of the Aiguille du Grépon.

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Created by Richard Else

The Climbers FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Climbers?

The Climbers has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 1, 1992.

When did the latest episode of The Climbers come out?

The most recent episode of The Climbers, Season 1 Episode 6 "Old Game... New Rules", aired on January 1, 1992.

How many seasons of The Climbers are there?

The Climbers has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

When did The Climbers first air?

The Climbers first aired on BBC One on January 1, 1992.

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