Hillary
The biography of Sir Edmund Hillary, who, as a boy, was raised in a strict family, but eventually has to rebel against his stern father's backward ideals, to follow his own convictions. He wants to climb mountains.
- 2016-2016
- 1 season
- Action & Adventure, Documentary, Drama
The biography of Sir Edmund Hillary, who, as a boy, was raised in a strict family, but eventually has to rebel against his stern father's backward ideals, to follow his own convictions. He wants to climb mountains.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Standing Tall
Sat, Jul 2, 2016 42 mins
The early life of young Ed Hillary from 1930s Tuakau, up to five years after the war when he meets George Lowe.
Episode 2
Louise
43 mins
Hillary meets Louise, and goes climbing in Nepal.
Episode 3
Everest
44 mins
It's time for the attempt on Everest.
Episode 4
Home
44 mins
The news of the successful Everest ascent gets out, and a new knight is created. Ed looks to the future and heads to Antarctica.
Episode 5
Race to the Pole
44 mins
Ed is spending the winter in Antarctica, setting up Scott Base and getting itchy feet. Meanwhile, Bunny is dragging his heels at Shackleton and wants Ed to sit around and wait. And when that's all over, Nepal beckons once again.
Episode 6
Heartbreak
43 mins
Louise travels to Nepal to be with Ed in his recovery. The family and George get more involved with school building in the area. And then tragedy strikes.