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Magic Kiwis - Sir Edmund Hillary Television (Full Length Episode) – 1989 Documentary

Magic Kiwis - Sir Edmund Hillary

Television (Full Length Episode) – 1989 Documentary

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Key Cast & Crew

Neil Roberts

Presenter

Peter Craven

Director

Roger Price

Co-Producer

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To climb up Everest was the physical high point of my life, but I wouldn’t say it’s the most satisfying thing I’ve ever done. I see it more as a stepping stone to more satisfying projects, particularly this school here in Nepal.
– Sir Ed

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Communicado

Source

Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision - TVNZ Collection

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Acknowledgements

Made from funding from NZ On Air

Music

Theme music by Peter Blake

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