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Nicholas Crane unravels the tale of Sir Hugh Munro, whose exploration of the wild Scottish peaks little more than a century ago began a modern mountaineering obsession. (R)
Little more than 100 years ago, Scottish mountains standing at more than 3,000 feet were virtually unknown. Today they are familiar terrain to many thousands of climbers, thanks to Victorian adventurer Hugh Munro's determination to list the high peaks which now define the highlands and islands of Scotland.
This documentary tells the story of the magnificent peaks that bear his name and the people who have been possessed by them.
The birth of this obsession - now known as Munrobagging - is a twisting tale of intrigue, which presenter Nicholas Crane unravels high on the ridges and pinnacles of some of Scotland's most spectacular mountains. (R)
- Broadcast on BBC Four, 2:00AM Fri, 25 May 2012
- Available until 1:54AM Tue, 5 Jun 2012
- First broadcast BBC Four, 9:00PM Sun, 20 Sep 2009
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- Duration 60 minutes
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- Key talent Nicholas Crane
