Man on wire-bbc2 last night

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  1. Con

    Conan Troutman Well-Known Member

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    Just thinking about that is giving me a feeling of dread.
     
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    Anyone watch it?

    Documentary about a Freanch chap who wire walked between the world trade city buildings in 1974.

    Fascinating television for a change.
     
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    Jack Tatty Well-Known Member

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    Showed how they planned it,lapses in security and also had footage and photos of him actually doing it then getting arrested.He was on the wire for 45 minutes and crossed 8 times before handing himself in.
     
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    I watched Man on a Ledge last night - I **** thee not!
     
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    I got vertigo watching him .Good stuff pitty he was french but you cant have everything.
     
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    Thought he should have gone out and got a proper job instead of pissing about on a wire.
     
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    yeah it was good. Even laid down on the wire! Must have zero fear of heights cos gave me sweaty palms just watching it.
     
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    I may be mistaken but I believe that the footage of him walking on the wire shown in the documentary is actually a re-enactment which is a shame. I've seen it before and it is quite interesting and highlights how poor security used to be and also how crazy some people are as well.

    Him and that french spiderman would make a right pair.
     
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