Holby City

● DOCUMENTARY /

Did Mallory and Irvine conquer Everest in 1924? An expedition tries to find the answer in this documentary about mountaineering’s greatest mystery. Early on, we see footage of the discovery of Mallory’s frozen body in 1999, but not the camera that might have revealed whether they reached the summit. Whether they did or not, to

● DRAMA /

It’s warmed our hearts watching Essie and Fletch support each other as they battle cancer. This week, as they each find out more, will it be the good news they’re hoping for? Meanwhile, as she recovers from her recent ordeal, medic Nicky is being looked after by her overbearing mum, Tracey, and begs Jac to allow her back to work. Will she figure out which aspect of her life is the one that’s really making her stressed? ★★★★ VW

See Kaye Wragg & Alex Walkinshaw interview, page 4

The expedition to find out

what happened to Mallory and Irvine in 1924 have come close using the equipment they had is a staggering feat. The team appreciates this when, with the latest gear, they find the climb (to reach where they think Irvine perished) hugely challenging. Pictures of queues to get up Everest and bodies in ‘the dead zone’ are reminders of the mountain’s continuing fatal attraction. ★★★★ IM