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INTERVIEW: No Time to Climb - Charlie Woodburn on Filming James Bond

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 UKC Articles 27 Oct 2021

Charlie Woodburn has arguably the coolest job of any climber, but it comes at a price: he has No Time to Climb. Whether it's on the set of the latest James Bond film, Batman or Bridget Jones' Diary, he films aerial shots for major productions in exciting locations across the globe. Long periods spent away from home, unpredictable work patterns and a lack of routine are not typically conducive to ticking-off dream routes, but Charlie isn't one to let disruption and uncertainty get to his head. Shaken but not stirred, etc., etc.

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 Tony Buckley 27 Oct 2021
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Terrific read.  I'm stirred*.  The quote about Bond and climbers is a belter too.

T.

* But only enough to get off the sofa and put the kettle on.

 steve taylor 28 Oct 2021
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I enjoyed reading that Nat. Nice one.

 Drexciyan 28 Oct 2021
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Yes, nice to read about a climber with a bit more to them than the usual obsessive climbing machine

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C'mon Charlie - how can you say such a thing when you know Rob Greenwood. His shirt collection is second to none - he could even grow his facial hair out into that 3 musketeers style. Effortless, is certainly a word that could be used, whether or not you follow that up with stylish is another thing

 Wire Shark 29 Oct 2021
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> Yes, nice to read about a climber with a bit more to them than the usual obsessive climbing machine

Which "usual obsessive climbing machine" were you thinking about?

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This was a great read. More like this please UKC.

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