James May's Great Explorers - Season 1
1 - Christopher Columbus
Air Date: February 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.
2 - Sir Walter Raleigh
Air Date: February 20, 2025
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.
3 - Captain Cook
Air Date: February 27, 2025
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.