Synopsis
The life of the legendary mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary, from his lonely childhood, to the man he became - Hillary the climber - a man that conquered Mt Everest, a man loved by a nation.
Episodes
Season 11
Standing TallThe epic story of Sir Edmund Hillary.2
LouiseEd and his best friend George climb together in the Himalayas, after which Ed is offered the chance to climb Everest.3
EverestEd and George are given a chance at Everest. Ed meets Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and finally feels he has met a climbing partner who is as driven as he is.4
HomeDespite world fame, Ed is back beekeeping, but is offered an adventure that promises a lot but delivers a host of difficulties.5
Race to the PoleEd is stuck in Antarctica for months on end, missing home and staving off boredom. As Ed’s supply bases get closer to the South Pole, he decides he wants to make it there himself.6
HeartbreakAfter an emergency in the mountains Ed must reconsider his priorities, he and Louise devote their time to building schools in Nepal. When tragedy strikes, Ed’s life falls apart.
Standing TallThe epic story of Sir Edmund Hillary.2LouiseEd and his best friend George climb together in the Himalayas, after which Ed is offered the chance to climb Everest.3EverestEd and George are given a chance at Everest. Ed meets Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and finally feels he has met a climbing partner who is as driven as he is.4HomeDespite world fame, Ed is back beekeeping, but is offered an adventure that promises a lot but delivers a host of difficulties.5Race to the PoleEd is stuck in Antarctica for months on end, missing home and staving off boredom. As Ed’s supply bases get closer to the South Pole, he decides he wants to make it there himself.6HeartbreakAfter an emergency in the mountains Ed must reconsider his priorities, he and Louise devote their time to building schools in Nepal. When tragedy strikes, Ed’s life falls apart.Cast
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