John Noakes Climbing Nelsons Column

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Marko Kaar

4 жыл бұрын

Climbing Nelson's Column

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@philbedford8979 3 жыл бұрын

To all those who say that Fred Dibnah would have done this with his eyes closed etc. that was his daily job so he was used to it. John Noakes was a tv presenter and he did this wearing flairs and a baggy jacket, I'm full of admiration for Yorkshires finest...

@michaelwray1034 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed john was very brave here.

@stephenharris3676 3 жыл бұрын

What never ceases to amaze me is that nobody spares a thought for the poor sod with a camera on his shoulder doing it too!

@michaelrodgers6776 2 жыл бұрын

Very brave man

@julierobinson3633 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenharris3676 I did!

@kevinkascolinkeithtimghera4305 2 жыл бұрын

The camera men were even braver! And go unmentioned.

@BATMAN777888 4 жыл бұрын

John Noakes was a Legend

@crazyjay7676 3 жыл бұрын

I know it doesn't look like he's wearing safety equipment but actually those flares are so big if he'd fallen off he would just floated down to the ground like a feather.

@dirkbruere 3 жыл бұрын

1970s H&S manual - Don't let go with both hands at once

@andycraig2423 3 жыл бұрын

someone doesn't get British humour.

@4uthefunnyfarm 3 жыл бұрын

@@andycraig2423 😂😂😂

@paulahamilton7290 3 жыл бұрын

@@petehill8885 No it definitely works have you not seen the videos?

@danlancia 3 жыл бұрын

those safety flares are still available today but you can only get em in luminous yellow with reflective stripes, ive seen em in the hardware store next to the skirting board ladders

@bodsnvimto 3 жыл бұрын

This is a MUST WATCH for anyone suffering from constipation.

@adeblair 3 жыл бұрын

To many people my age John Noakes was a hero and the first children's TV presenter to have a regional accent.

@paulahamilton7290 3 жыл бұрын

@SuperVHSchannel 😂

@carlastaton4150 2 жыл бұрын

@SuperVHSchannel The ones who hadn't heard of him you mean?

@richardhayes5517 Жыл бұрын

No words for this. It actually makes my legs tingle. It’s not even a joke. A wooden ladder overhang at 30* negative angle with nothing to prevent your death. This is totally unbelievable.

@JimGall 3 жыл бұрын

How did anyone get out of the seventies alive?

@malbig2344 3 жыл бұрын

One thing about the '70s, no one wrote the idiot "lol" abbreviation...

@christhorpejunction8982 3 жыл бұрын

You scraped and scrapped through, that’s how... 👍🏻

@stevest1300 3 жыл бұрын

Safety rule of 1976: Beer in cans and not in bottles.

@WolfWesker 3 жыл бұрын

Weed

@JimGall 3 жыл бұрын

@@WolfWesker 😮

@snack4458 2 жыл бұрын

Give dude his due. He was clearly fuckin terrified and still went up and done it.

@philo4422 2 жыл бұрын

That is one of the ballsiest things I have ever seen. That final part on the inverted ladder makes me go cold. What a legend. It is mad to think this was only the 70's, Health & Safety have come a long way...

@Gwailo54 3 жыл бұрын

I know John Noakes was up there and it’s laudable to praise him, but he wasn’t doing the filming. The cameraman deserves equal credit.

@leigh8928 2 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine how thin the Health & Safety manual must have been in the 1970s. This is absolutely amazing, shocking too. John Noakes - what a legend - and the cameraman too.

@proudvirginian Жыл бұрын

I don't think there was a health and safety manual 🤣

@leigh8928 Жыл бұрын

@@proudvirginian There couldn't have been. It's pure madness. Lol.

@geoffpoole483 Жыл бұрын

@@leigh8928 This video shows what not to do in terms of health and safety. The UK Health and Safety at Work Act was passed in 1974. The actor Ricky Tomlinson used to be a construction worker and when he was involved in an industrial dispute (which resulted in him going to prison) on average a construction worker was killed every day. Incredible to think the BBC would permit an employee to do this.

@leigh8928 Жыл бұрын

@@geoffpoole483 That's interesting Geoff. It is incredible the BBC allowed this. I just cannot get my head around how this could possibly be allowed, it goes beyond irresponsibly dangerous and mad.

@chrisjones6017 4 жыл бұрын

No way would I do that with no harness or anything. I'm getting cold sweats watching this

@dingopisscreek 2 жыл бұрын

takes guts to do it when you don't have to do it.

@thighdude7 3 күн бұрын

Amen

@pkbradbury 2 жыл бұрын

"...if I kneel down I'll start praying!"" Yorkshire wit at its finest.

@JammyDodger45 3 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine Ant & Dec doing that nowadays even with all the Safety kit they'd use! Noakes was 1/2 pure bravery and 1/2 pure mental!

@jimcameron4672 3 жыл бұрын

Trowel in one hand and a cigarette in the other, awesome

@KRPTV 4 жыл бұрын

My palms are sweating just watching this!

@jacobsaxby9468 4 жыл бұрын

I'm terrified of heights, but I think even if I wasn't I'd still struggle to watch this. It's nerve racking to watch, let alone do!

@hopebgood 3 жыл бұрын

1:43 That overhang bit! There is absolutely no way I could do that. Nope. None.

@paulgriff7987 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!! F**k that for a game of soldiers!!

@hopebgood 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulgriff7987 haha Nice one Paul mate. That's exactly what my dad would say. I'm not particularly scared of heights. I just know when not to do something ridiculously dangerous.

@timeforatwix 3 жыл бұрын

There are some really interesting go with noakes series made and sadly few are still waiting to surface on KZfaq. Hopefully they will be found at some point . An amazing talented guy, may you rest in peace John

@jmc6720 2 жыл бұрын

Balls of tungsten, wearing flares. I’m old enough to have seen it first time it was broadcast, and it doesn’t lose any of its power to shock. God bless him.

@brianmorrison9168 3 жыл бұрын

Over 13,000 views with that simple title "Nelsons Column" ... imagine what the total would be if the title had John Noakes added ... I'm sure most people my age, will remember watching this as a kid and would gladly watch again.

@MarkoKaar 3 жыл бұрын

Brian Morrison great idea, thanks! Fixed it!

@stevest1300 3 жыл бұрын

2021: certified high angle training people, documented and inventoried person rated ropes with logs and expiry dates, hard toed boots, hi-visibility vests, hard climbers hats with chin straps, latex gloves and respirators, regulation leather gloves, safety supervisor, traffic control, first aid personnel standby, safety glasses, weather and wind monitors, redundant ropes, certified safety harnesses with rated carabiners... 1976: a turtleneck and a hangover

@peterdunlop9256 2 жыл бұрын

He climbed up ladders which I assume were set up by steeple jacks, I don’t think that bell bottoms were the best thing to wear When climbing such a column you experience what rock climbers and mountaineers call “exposure” I was interested to see the heavy steel blocks and what looked like hemp ropes When I was climbing up a vertical piling rig it well over 100 feet of open lattice steelwork which meant that I could see through it to the sky beyond and not look at solid stonework. The “best” bit was though when the clever men at the bottom started moving the rig along its railway track which made it sway. No harness or hoops on the ladder back in 1972

@julierobinson3633 2 жыл бұрын

Come on now, they DID finally tie him onto a safety rope AFTER he'd got on the top...

@OFFtheCHIZANE 2 жыл бұрын

And if it’s just an inspection job, some dude with a drone would do it now

@im9282 2 жыл бұрын

LMAO!

@nibunibu4254 2 жыл бұрын

Plus a pair of flared trousers.

@ZeldaFitz Жыл бұрын

Flares, red socks, slippy shoes and a g green anorak, good old John! Looks like he just walked in off the street.

@kramnostribor1 Жыл бұрын

Love the fact that they waited until John was at the top of the column before giving him his first lesson on how to use the chair 😂

@myleslawler6866 3 жыл бұрын

Fair play to Mr. Noakes. Blue Peter (and the BBC) have changed. Those really were the days.

@fiddleandfart 4 жыл бұрын

"You can easily lose your grip and fall!" says John, lightly. (Just returning for another look at this). Oh my God... yes!!!! I wouldn't even manage the first base climb, when the ladders are angled...! Jesus H....!

@ianspencer2826 4 жыл бұрын

Balls of steel!

@rogerking7258 4 жыл бұрын

And the cameraman Terry too.

@BunnyKins1970 3 жыл бұрын

3:08 Nice, secure, inch-thick safety rope. Attached to a string that I wouldn't trust to tie up a parcel!

@BossySwan 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@andrewdeacon4737 9 ай бұрын

Hahah, good spot

@rhhmunro 9 күн бұрын

"Don't slacken it off too much alright?" Most understated safety tip ever.

@mikebulbeck7514 4 жыл бұрын

I felt so ill watching that im so scared of heights.

@mikegray002 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my god...this is so scary to watch, what a brave man.

@leonardmcdermott7703 3 жыл бұрын

Good old John, what a geezer.

@Keithbarber 3 жыл бұрын

And I've watched it several times and it still makes me feel uncomfortable watching it

@beneire6955 2 жыл бұрын

Feckin madness fair play to the cameraman aswell

@BellogsTheChicken 2 жыл бұрын

Not forgetting the cameraman fearless in them days.He didn't have to go right to the top but he did for children's entertainment Blue Peter and all his other stunts RIP John I loved watching this as a child.

@Philo68 3 жыл бұрын

I’m no fanny but no way I’d do this! Noakes was a legend on this day.

@nibunibu4254 2 жыл бұрын

John did very well not to die doing this, but it's the camera man/men getting up there with all their equipment that I find really impressive.

@bagpuss998 3 жыл бұрын

That cockney cleaner. Cool as a cucumber 🇬🇧👍

@fiddleandfart 4 жыл бұрын

Almost unwatchable... after all these years, and knowing he survived! But hell, to climb that vertical ladder, with no ropes... Gee..!

@fredo1070 3 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this as a child. It gave me nightmares.

@colincharlton9339 3 жыл бұрын

When he said..that's the post office tower..I thought of the goodies..

@codprawn 3 жыл бұрын

YUM YUM!

@Edward1312 4 жыл бұрын

What about the cameraman, how did he film this, he must have been in a harness?? Love John's complete understated nonchalant delivery.

@Ziplock9000 15 сағат бұрын

I like his style, scooping up bird shit with one hand and a tab in the other.

@jumbo8996 3 жыл бұрын

Proper bloke. Made of very very strong material. I bow before you.

@IbnShahid 3 жыл бұрын

Good God...that overhang near the top! The guy had balls of steel. That's all I can say.

@seamusblack5876 3 жыл бұрын

Now THAT is a BRAVE man remember if your not scared you aren't being brave I think this is the bravest thing I've ever seen in 50 years of viewing television What a man!!!!!

@tyronewhitehead3123 2 жыл бұрын

You are fearless John and I admire you I allways think of you when I go to Nelsons collum you have no safety Arness you sir deserve a plaque for this John your a gentlemen and a hero and iv never forgotten this thanks for the entertainment on blue peter you are no longer with us and I miss your fabulous personality ⛴

@andytoff8024 3 жыл бұрын

by gum ! I remember watching the broadcast on Blue Peter - John Noakes what a hero. I would love to see how they do it now.

@gattsbyproductions 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder how many health and safety managers passed out watching this...

@simonorr594 3 жыл бұрын

I remember him saying he was actually uninsured during his whole time at Blue Peter. It's one of the reasons he walked out, after several close shaves and accidents. Thanks Biddy Baxter!

@mattwoody1089 3 жыл бұрын

@@simonorr594 what do managers have to do with there not the guys working up there

@carlastaton4150 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattwoody1089 Baxter was the boss. She had control and could have insisted on insurance for the presenters.

@geoffpoole483 Жыл бұрын

@@mattwoody1089 A legal principle called duty of care. Look it up.

@malcolmpettett5957 3 жыл бұрын

Top man in more ways than one ,saw him on a talk show talking about losing shep nearly breaking down

@markl9245 2 жыл бұрын

I remember that, it was heartbreaking.

@gedofgont1006 4 жыл бұрын

John Noakes! Whaddaguy!!!💪💪😲

@worldofameiso5491 3 жыл бұрын

Children's show presenters were made of tough stuff in the 70's.

@chrisholland7367 3 жыл бұрын

John Noaks, what a legend.

@chombersSOpA 3 жыл бұрын

The halycon days before health and safety got involved. Bloody terrifying, great tv.

@jodyhaberfield5308 3 жыл бұрын

get down shep, that's what i remember from john Noakes, a true legend

@J77housedj 3 жыл бұрын

With no safety gear.... what a REAL MAN. Got balls of steel!

@malbig2344 4 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this as a kid. Thinking back at it now - Thank God for H&S.

@dingopisscreek 2 жыл бұрын

makes me sweat just watching. no hat, no harness, and that overhang. AND the cameraman had to get up as well. nerves of steel. He showed no nerves. i'd have been wetting myself. RESPECT. RIP John.

@richardhunter7363 3 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this as a kid. Ok with the height except the idea of the overhang!! Still makes my stomach churn!!!

@cableguy786 2 жыл бұрын

Worst thing is that John found out much latter that the BBC had not insured him for any of this. He was really pissed about it

@pompeymonkey3271 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute legend! :)

@Porkcylinder 3 жыл бұрын

Funny thinking back, as kids at this time we thought nothing of playing on building sites etc. I remember jumping of scaffolding into piles of sand, great fun.

@MarkoKaar 3 жыл бұрын

We had a septic tank manufacturer down the street - we played "army" in confined spaces all the time...

@tgktgkify 3 ай бұрын

We lived opposite a building site when I was 3 - 7 years old. It was great fun; playing on the dumpers was particularly enjoyable. A few of us would climb into the front bucket part, while another friend would pull the release lever to drop the bucket with us all in it (no hydraulics or anything fancy then - we'd just lift/tilt the bucket back up, get in, and pull the lever to do it again - proper entertainment!)

@kjellolofsson6766 3 жыл бұрын

The guy at the top had no ropes on or anything whilst he is right at the edge showing John how to lower the ropes etc. Horrifying.

@David-uq6yb 3 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this as a kid in the 70s. What was it, 1977? 1978? Incredible he did that without harnesses etc... “the ladder wobbles a bit”. Wow...HSE would have a conniption fit today!

@Keithbarber 3 жыл бұрын

1977 it says so in the film

@BecomeConsciousNow 2 жыл бұрын

That's UNBELIEVABLE! John Noakes has got balls of steel. The cameraman didn't do too badly either!! I guess tests in life like this will make you stronger...if you survive!

@nickshipway8199 4 жыл бұрын

Tis due to pigeons That alight On Nelson's hat That makes it white. - Spike Milligan.

@nicklad9463 3 жыл бұрын

They deserve a medal of honour just for climbing up them ladders .

@regsymes1377 Жыл бұрын

A true legend of my 60s and 70s childhood. Those rreally were the days 2:36 2:37 on

@my-walks 2 жыл бұрын

What a brave man, wow that's just crazy

@iansimpkins8931 3 жыл бұрын

Makes my palms sweaty just watching it. I'd like to see a clip of the blokes putting up the ladders in the first place...

@sykeskyable 3 жыл бұрын

What a man !!

@petergadd9814 2 жыл бұрын

My full respect to John Noakes! sod that!

@simontemplate 3 жыл бұрын

Respect!

@swf4841 4 жыл бұрын

Balls of steel.

@freepubquiz1649 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute madness.

@webspaghetti 3 жыл бұрын

climbing that overhang is bad enough but how hard is it to get back down it? There must be a part where you've just got your feet hanging in mid air scrambling to find a rung and not being able to see!

@carpetbaggerface 2 жыл бұрын

True I totally overlooked that point. Too scary for me to even consider.

@johnc3403 3 жыл бұрын

He wasn't as much an amateur as he'd have us think. The way he wrapped his leg around the ladder to have a rest is pure Fred Dibnah.

@davidzof 2 жыл бұрын

Back when the license fee was worth paying. I don't bother now.

@JDRELGOR 3 жыл бұрын

I used to do this back in the late 80s early 90s

@djpaul146 3 жыл бұрын

I also saw him in a cherry picker putting a blue peter badge on a massive photo of him and shep on the side of a building near the m4 motorway I think it was but I can't think of the name of the building

@tyronewhitehead3123 2 жыл бұрын

I salute you sir 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@charliehmi76 2 жыл бұрын

Still nearly unwatchable after all these years 😱

@Cabdrum1 2 жыл бұрын

John Noakes quite rightly getting a lot of praise on here but what about the cameraman ?

@rlevans0602 3 жыл бұрын

I remember this at the time. I find it sickening to watch now.....very brave man.

@owensmith6357 3 жыл бұрын

What a Man

@garthlyon 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a rock climber, and this scares the bejesus out of me. Noakes had balls of steel.

@jaguar3248 6 ай бұрын

Dont forget the BBC had to get a cameraman and a sound recordist up there as well along with there bulky and heavy 1970's pre computer age equipment.

@bangersnmash4856 3 жыл бұрын

Anything for kids entertainment in the 70s .top bloke john

@stuartwallace6154 3 жыл бұрын

And now we have to shop safely

@stoppcovidiots4131 3 жыл бұрын

I died watching this Video

@snack4458 2 жыл бұрын

“Just get comfortable first” Aye that would be 180 feet down mate.

@rjrj4750 3 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised either of them had the strength to heave their gonads up the column. Like a spacehoppers.

@Jason-kc4yr 3 жыл бұрын

legend................... plus climbed it with flared trousers( some guy) RIP JOHN

@colreef 3 жыл бұрын

John Noakes had balls of steel.

@philipcurnow7990 4 жыл бұрын

By 'eck. I'm terrified. And I watched the original broadcast ad a kid

@cannonfodder6654 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive stuff, one slip and hes dead.....How do they clean it today?

@MarkLaingPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Superb. Terrifying.

@ffibnogab7644 4 жыл бұрын

Thankfully, Noakes was wearing flared trousers. When he filled his y-fronts on the over-hang - and who wouldn't ? - he could 'lighten the load' by simply shaking a leg...

@Anthony-Testicali 2 жыл бұрын

Better out than in

@Bigsbeee 2 жыл бұрын

Note the ciggy too ..so chilled ..lol

@littleeggy3393 3 жыл бұрын

Good grief that bit where it leans back out near the top!

@lewisgreen2957 2 жыл бұрын

Fair play to the cameraman!!

@geoffjoffy 3 жыл бұрын

You wouldn't get me up there for £10 MILLION pounds.

@paddypoolfc3579 3 жыл бұрын

Dont slack it off to much. Ya think!. I remember watching this as a child and thought nothing of it. Now it terrifies me lol

@rickyman2307 2 жыл бұрын

That takes sheer guts to get up there especially that last top sloping ladder then you have to get down again! Great health and safety on the ground just a couple of policemen to catch you no herras fencing--great times in those days