Hillary
2016 · TVNZ 1 · 60 min · 1 season
S01E06 · Heartbreak
Sun, 25 Sept, 5:30 pm
After suffering a medical emergency, Ed devotes himself to building schools and hospitals in Nepal. He faces his biggest struggle after a horrible plane crash.
About
The epic story of Sir Edmund Hillary.
Over six one-hour episodes, the series explores the life of the legendary mountaineer, 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
- E01
Standing Tall
Sun, 21 Aug· 60 minThe epic story of Sir Edmund Hillary.
- E02
Louise
Sun, 28 Aug· 60 minEd and his best friend George climb together in the Himalayas, after which Ed is offered the chance to climb Everest.
- E03
Everest
Sun, 4 Sept· 60 minIt's time for the attempt on Everest.
- E04
Home
Sun, 11 Sept· 60 minEd arrives home to worldwide fame. He marries Louise and returns to beekeeping. When he is offered the chance to join an Antarctica expedition, he must choose between a new adventure and staying behind with his growing family.
- E05
Race to the Pole
Sun, 18 Sept· 60 minEd 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.
- E06
Heartbreak
Sun, 25 Sept· 60 minAfter suffering a medical emergency, Ed devotes himself to building schools and hospitals in Nepal. He faces his biggest struggle after a horrible plane crash.
Cast
Andrew Munro
Sir Edmund Hillary
Dean O'Gorman
George Lowe
Amy Usherwood
Louise Hillary
Joel Tobeck
Bunny Fuchs