Home > Entertainment > Joanna Lumley had to conquer her fear of heights for filming Greek Odyssey September 29th, 2011 by Sarah. No comments Joanna Lumley has revealed that during filming for her forthcoming new show, Joanna Lumley’s Greek Odyssey, she had to conquer her fear of heights to film at the Parthenon in Athens. The historical monument is presently surrounded by scaffolding as maintenance is taking place, and Joanna climbed 100ft up to show viewers the amazing panorama. 65 year old Joanna told The Sun’s TV Biz, “It was a terrifying distance from the ground. “I had to hold on with both hands and lull myself into not looking down and being OK! “Almost the greatest dread of my life is vertigo… “When I was about seven years old I got stuck on a ladder and my sister had to come and get me down. “She had to move every finger and foot. It took about 25 minutes.” The four-part ITV1 documentary, Joanna Lumley’s Greek Odyssey, begins on October 12. Follow @unrealitytv Categor...