Close menu

Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 279,709 playable programmes from the BBC

The Conquest of Everest

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

The dramatic story of the successful 1953 Everest Expedition led by Sir John Hunt
Commentary written by Louis MacNeice and spoken by Meredith Edwards
Produced with the co-operation of The Royal Geographical Society and The Alpine Club
(Colour)

Contributors

Subject/explorer:
Sir John Hunt
Filmed by:
Thomas Stobart
Filmed by:
George Lowe
Editor:
Adrian De Potier
Music:
Arthur Benjamin
Writer:
Louis MacNeice
Narrator:
Meredith Edwards
Source: Radio Times

BBC Two England

About BBC Two

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More