Battle for the Himalayas: The Fight to Film Everest

6.6/10 · 16 votesJan 29, 201560 min

Ranked #4 of 5 in Season 14•−0.2 vs season avg

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The story of how film-makers turned the conquest of Himalayan peaks into great propaganda by Imperial Britain, Nazi Germany and superpower America from the 1920s to the 1960s.

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Mods, Rockers and Bank Holiday Mayhem

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Killer Storms and Cruel Winters - The History of Extreme Weather

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Bullseyes and Beer: When Darts Hit Britain

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Battle for the Himalayas: The Fight to Film Everest

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The Nation's Railway: The Golden Age of British Rail

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Episode Summary

"Battle for the Himalayas: The Fight to Film Everest" is episode 4 of Timeshift season 14. It scored 6.6/10 from 16 votes, ranking #4 of 5 episodes this season (season average 6.8). It aired on January 29, 2015.

Next: E5 · The Nation's Railway: The Golden Age of British Rail Best of Season 14