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A Tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary: The Race for Everest

Documentary on Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's historic ascent of Everest in 1953. Including previously unseen material filmed on the expedition, and interviews with surviving members of the team and members of the rival Swiss team.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 30 Jan 200819:00
BBC Two except East, Northern Ireland & Yorkshire

Broadcast

  • Wed 30 Jan 200819:00
    BBC Two except East, Northern Ireland & Yorkshire