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James May's Great Explorers

James May's Great Explorers - Season 1 (2025)

Audience Score
50

Season 1 Episodes

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1. Christopher Columbus

February 13th, 20251 hr 30 min

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

February 20th, 20251 hr 30 min

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

February 27th, 20251 hr 30 min

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.

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Season 1
Feb 13, 2025
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