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Hillary

Sir Edmund Hillary's life journey transforms him from a traditional upbringing to a path of self-discovery, marked by bold pursuits of his own aspirations, including the conquest of mountains.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Standing Tall

1. Standing Tall

Aired: Aug 21, 2016

Ed Hillary's early life in 1930s Tuakau and his experiences in the post-war e...

Episode 2 Louise

2. Louise

Aired: Aug 28, 2016

A young woman embarks on an electrifying adventure in Nepal, where she crosse...

Episode 3 Everest

3. Everest

Aired: Sep 4, 2016

In the next episode, the team embarks on a perilous journey to conquer the ma...

Episode 4 Home

4. Home

Aired: Sep 11, 2016

The group's Everest achievement sparks widespread recognition, and a new knig...

Episode 5 Race to the Pole

5. Race to the Pole

Aired: Sep 18, 2016

Next episode, Ed sets up Scott Base in Antarctica for the winter, driven by a...

Episode 6 Heartbreak

6. Heartbreak

Aired: Sep 25, 2016

Louise rushes to Nepal to support Ed's recovery, while the family and George ...

Info about Hillary

Current Status: Ended

Network: TVNZ 1

Production Countries: Nepal, New Zealand, India

Genres:Drama, Adventure, History, Biography