TV

The following programs have used the system in one way or another.

Horizon - Fracking: The New Energy Rush

2012-2013 Season Episode 14 of 17
Weds 19th June 2013 21:00. BBC Two
Duration: One Hour

Iain Stewart investigates the new but controversial energy rush for the natural gas found deep underground. Getting it out of the ground involves hydraulic fracturing - or fracking. Iain travels to America to find to find out what it is, why it is a potential game changer and what we can learn from the US experience. He meets some of the people who have become rich from fracking as well as the communities worried about the risks.

Part of this programme was filmed in The Tube, Peak Cavern and on the slopes of Mam Tor. The caving bits are shown in the programme intro and from around 10min 30secs in. The programme makers were supported by TSG Members, Martyn Grayson, Alan Brentnall, Ann Soulsby, Colum Walsh, Simon Mee and Geoff Wood from the Orpheus Caving Club.

Inside Out, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

Monday 10th Dec 2012 19:30. BBC One

Lucy Hester discovers the tragedy behind one of the Peak District's most famous rescue missions. It features Ralph Johnson.

The Adventure Show - Climbing...No Limits

Thursday 12 Apr 2012 20:00 BBC Two (Scotland Only)

Dave MacLeod and Alan Cassidy, two of Scotland's best rock athletes travelled south of the border in search of bold new routes. In an astonishing week, they attempt two innovative first ascents - one deep underground, as they climb out of Jingling Pot and the other in the huge Peak Cavern. This film follows them as they inch their way from darkness into light.

BBC The One Show

Mon 15 Nov 2010 19:30 BBC One

Dan Snow visited Titan Shaft and Speedwell Mine; joining Dave (Moose) Nixon on a trip into the system, a brief history of this part of the cave was given. Dan descended Titan to the Event Horizon, this being lit up showing the shear size of it. He also ascended out of it.

ITV Clash of the Santas

Sun 21 Dec 2008, 19:00 - 23:00

Part of this programme was filmed in the Peak Cavern showcave. Robson Green and Mark Benton are to return for a new film in the Northern Lights series, called Clash of the Santas.

The ITV1 Christmas special will see Colin (Robson Green) and Howie (Mark Benton) travel to Lithuania to take part in a Santa convention. Colin's wife Jackie (Nicola Stephenson) is left at home with the children, hoping he will make it back for Christmas Day.

The franchise began as a festive special with Christmas Lights, which was developed into the series Northern Lights.

BBC Ultimate Caving

Fri 24 Aug 2007 21:00 BBC One.

Kate Humble is joined by Steve Backshall for the ultimate British caving experience. Caving novice Kate pushes herself to the limit as she attempts four distinct and increasingly difficult caves. The final cave includes a vertical ascent on ropes of Titan Shaft which is higher than the London Eye. This is a mission that will demand new levels of courage, determination and stamina from Kate, but can she rise to the challenge?

BBC The Chronicles of Narnia - The Silver Chair

TV Serial - 6 Episodes
Aired in 1990

Part of this series was filmed in Castelton. Location shots were done at the Devil's Staircase (the slide is still insitu from filming), Great Cave and in cavedale.

Eustace is sent to a horrible school, and finds a friend in Jill Pole, who's also running from the bullies and looking for a place to hide. The two of them are magically transported from the garden shed into the magical world of Narnia, where they are entrusted with a task by Aslan: to rescue the king's stolen son, Prince Rillian. Together with Puddleglum the Marshwiggle, they must travel north across the mountains, dodge dragons and giants, and journey down into the earth itself to rescue Rillian from the Green Lady.

ITV Coronation Street

Series 6 Episode 52
Wed 30 Jun 1965

Emily Bishop leads the trip to the Blue John Mines (this was actually Speedwell Mine) with Dennis, Sandra, Irma, David, Hilda, Stan, Charlie, Minnie, Albert, Elsie, Len, Jack and Annie in attendance. Arthur Walker looks after the pub. The residents view the mines, 850 feet below ground level. Irma grows frightened of scaring David off. Dennis escorts Sandra. Lucille sees Harry off on the train for Liverpool and the boat to Ireland. David presents Irma with an engagement ring from the cavern. She accepts it.