The Crowning of Everest (Omnibus)

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It’s 1953 and Britain is preparing to crown its young Queen, Elizabeth II. The nation also waits with bated breath to hear news from Mount Everest. Has the British team made it to the top? The story of Mount Everest spans the life of the new Queen and beyond, from the height of the British Empire to the rebirth of Britain as a nation. Presenter Wade Davis - Canadian explorer and anthropologist - looks at events taking place in Britain in 1953 and how the nation was poised for the coincidence of two monumental events. Omnibus of five parts. Sound design: Richard Hannaford Editor: Tara McDermott Producer: Louise Clarke-Rowbotham First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2023.