James May's Great Explorers

  • Premiered: Feb 2025
  • Episodes: 3
  • Followers: 9
  • Running
  • Channel 5
  • Thursday at 21
  • Documentary

Seasons:

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Season 1
1x1
Christopher Columbus
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 13, 2025
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.
1x2
Sir Walter Raleigh
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 20, 2025
James May uncovers the truth behind Sir Walter Raleigh's legendary rise, from his persuasive skills to his New World ventures, and revealing the dark legacy of his explorations.
1x3 Season finale
Captain Cook
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 27, 2025
In his unique style, James explores Captain Cook's rise from apprentice to naval captain, experiencing his voyages first-hand, and reflecting on his complex legacy in navigation, biology, and colonial impact.

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