WHAT A WAY TO SPEND A SUNDAY (1971)

The first film I made for BBC LEEDS in 1971. It features members of the Happy Wandewrers caving club tackling the through trip from Simpsons Pot to the recently discovered (at the time) Kingsdale Master Cave and exiting via Valley Entrance.

[@WW2EscapeLines]

Brilliant film. This was my third cave, went on to do loads more with YSS and even got a job at Gildersleets teaching climbing and canoeing for 3 years. Dropped in to Helwith Bridge a year or so ago. Beer tasted the same but it has all changed. Great days!

[@pollyanne9973]

Amazing filming by Sid Perou.... here in 2019 it is a real step back in time to see the equipment , lighting and clothing This is real dedication and makes a non caver like myself SHIVER for many reasons..not just the thought of the intense cold. Kudos to all who took part. You all have my deep respect. Carole in Kent UK

[@simonkemp156]

Really enjoyed that. Impressive achievement to film it in 71, stands the test of time I think. Thanks Sid

[@DanWA]

thank you for uploading films like these, it is fantastic to see the caving history and techniques of other countries

[@davidhwhewell376]

Fantastic - what an evocation of how it was in the 70's - fitter specimens

[@topsuwan9887]

respect for person with a camera .

[@oldironandy]

This is the film that I saw on TV all those years ago that turned me onto caving. Thanks Sid.

[@gongy937]

My uncle Dave Cobley brilliant watching this

[@quintili1]

These films are so fun to watch, thanks for uploading them.

[@sarinaraffa6671]

Much respect to everyone who does this type of stuff

[@speleokeir]

The Simpsons pull-through has always been one of my favourite trips. Great fun! Also interesting to see how things have moved on in the last 45 years. The bulky old hemp rope they're using, tying the life-line around them rather than using a belay belt and D-ring. Nor do I miss the old miners lamps with their bulky battery packs compared to todays LED lamps. And the trips more fun doing a pull-through abseil than laddering it. As ever a great program Sid.

[@SAM-zt2uy]

I came across the channel a couple of years back after spending 6 hours under the Peak District in abandoned mines, I’ve started watching through the videos again and absolute in awe, must of been a real chore to get the shots back then which in a way makes it more watchable than some HD action cam footage. Many thanks for all your uploads Sid

[@specnazxtb4569]

Thank you

[@robtebay1]

I wonder which lucky person had to derig? Was that left for another day and a reversed trip? They don't appear to be carrying as much gear out. I guess it's now an SRT pull through. Great looking trip.

[@tarantala111]

OMG!

[@frankcave123]

put them all on tv again as before

[@fredo1070]

That must have taken months of filming.

[@6edTelevision]

I wonder if you will be uploading Beneath The Pennines - Pippikin Hole soon. I remember seeing that one on BBC TV back in the 1970's. I was looking forward to the following week's programme but that got blacked out due to a strike.

[@Cavingcameraman]

It won't be long. All the "Beneath the Pennines" soon

[@MrThenry1988]

One earthquake and it could change that cave to the worst. Is this cave still in operation? Awesome show.

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

I would like to know the answer to your question meself.

[@steevedaw566]

Going back to our roots?

[@steevedaw566]

Is this a "Ripping yarn's" ?

[@steevedaw566]

Margerine...

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

They needed to wear wet-suits!!

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

These men and women back then, was cut from a different cloth. They came from a tougher breed.