The first in a three-part series commemorating the life of Sir Edmund Hillary. Part one documents his life from the conquest of Mount Everest to his dash to the South Pole.
The programme is introduced by Paul Brennan.
It includes archival actuality of Sir Edmund. The programme is presented by Jack Perkins. Others taking part are Alexa Johnson, Jim Bates, Murray Ellis, Peter Mulgrew, Richard Brook, Bernie Gunn and Doctor George Marsh.