James May's Great Explorers

Season 1

2025 · 3 episodes · 4h 30m in all · 6.2/10

Episodes

1. 

   1. Christopher Columbus

   13 Feb 2025 · 90 min · 6.3/10

   James rewrites stories of the greatest explorers in his inimitable, entertaining way, beginning with Columbus, and discovering how he merely 'stumbled across' two continents and took the spoils.

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   2. Sir Walter Raleigh

   20 Feb 2025 · 90 min · 6.3/10

   James May uncovers the truth behind Sir Walter Raleigh's legendary rise - from his persuasive skills to his New World ventures - and reveals the dark legacy of his explorations.

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   3. Captain Cook

   27 Feb 2025 · 90 min · 6.0/10

   In his unique style, James explores Captain Cook's rise to naval captain and his legacy - even experiencing first-hand his own apprenticeship aboard a tall ship.