Hillary

Season 1

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.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

Standing Tall
E1
Episode 1Standing TallThe epic story of Sir Edmund Hillary.
Louise
E2
Episode 2LouiseEd and his best friend George climb together in the Himalayas, after which Ed is offered the chance to climb Everest.
Everest
E3
Episode 3EverestEd and George are given a chance at Everest. Ed meets Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and finally feels he has met a climbing partner who is as driven as he is.
Home
E4
Episode 4HomeDespite world fame, Ed is back beekeeping, but is offered an adventure that promises a lot but delivers a host of difficulties.
Race to the Pole
E5
Episode 5Race to the PoleEd 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.
Heartbreak
E6
Episode 6HeartbreakAfter an emergency in the mountains Ed must reconsider his priorities, he and Louise devote their time to building schools in Nepal. When tragedy strikes, Ed’s life falls apart.