Episodes
1. Words and Music
1 Dec 2022 · 61 min
June 25, 2021. With 16 days to go before Richard Branson flies into space, the entrepreneur reflects on his early years and the influence of his iconoclasic mother. As a dyslexic teenager, Branson left school to create a magazine called Student, which led to a mail-order record business and, eventually, Virgin Records and Virgin megastores.
2. Atlantic
8 Dec 2022 · 60 min
In the 1980s, as the success of Virgin Records takes off, Branson begins exploring the full potential of the brand – leading to the launch of Virgin Atlantic. To attract media attention to his new airline, Branson attempts a series of dangerous stunts, including breaking the trans-Atlantic speed record by boat and a death-defying balloon adventure.
3. Fight or Flight
15 Dec 2022 · 55 min
Despite a rocky start, Virgin Atlantic prevails in a libel suit against rival British Airways. Chasing even greater ambitions, Branson announces plans to develop a spaceflight company, Virgin Galactic, kicking off what would become a decade-long pursuit.
4. Space
22 Dec 2022 · 88 min · 7.0/10
In the run-up to Virgin Galactic’s first passenger flight in July 2021, the company’s arduous history is examined – from its conception and test flights to a controversial bid to obtain government support during the Covid-19 pandemic. After nearly two decades of research, testing, and setbacks, an undeterred Branson heads to space.
Branson Miniseries: quick answers
How many episodes are in Branson Miniseries?
Miniseries of Branson has 4 episodes, about 4 hours in total.
When did Branson Miniseries come out?
Miniseries premiered on 1 Dec 2022.