- Radio Times
- Review by:
- Geoff Ellis
Most people visit the Lake District to enjoy the beauty of the fells, so why would anyone want to turn it into an adventure park? Mark Weir has re-opened England’s last working slate mine in the heart of the Lakes and wants to run a mile-long zip wire down the side of a mountain.
Richard Macer’s film follows his battle for planning permission, neatly ranging forces of conservation against Weir’s energetic, entrepreneurial spirit, backed by some surprising supporters. It’s sadly overshadowed by Weir’s death in a helicopter accident, testament
to a risk-taking temperament.
About this programme
1/3. Richard Macer, the creator of documentary series The Department Store, goes behind the scenes in Britain's national parks to discover the challenges they face in the 21st century. He begins in the Lake District, where entrepreneur Mark Weir's attempt to secure planning permission for a zip-wire ride on top of a remote mountain encounters strong opposition.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Presenter
- Richard Macer
Crew
- Director
- Richard Macer
- Executive Producer
- Chris Durlacher
- Producer
- Richard Macer
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