Tales of a bipedal ape-like creature persist in the myth and legend of the Himalayas. But does the yeti really exist? Two enthusiasts are determined to find out. Andrew Benfield and Richard Horsey travel through India, Myanmar, Nepal and Bhutan in search of stories of yeti sightings and encounters. Over 10 episodes, they hear from villagers, yak herders, sherpas and mountaineers, who give surprisingly consistent descriptions of a mysterious, large, hairy creature. This series takes us on a journey deep into Himalayan culture as the presenters grapple with their own inner demons to try to make sense of the yeti myth.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001nhj4
episode 15: Preview Episode: Chasing Mountains
Five of the world’s top female climbers are thrown into a race. Who will make history by becoming the first woman to summit the fourteen highest peaks in the world?
In Episode 1, a near death experience motivates one mountaineer to take on the challenge. But two others are trying at the same time. This is the first of a four-part mini-series Chasing Mountains. To hear more, search for Amazing Sport Stories on BBC Sounds.