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James May's Great Explorers

Season 1 Episode 3: Captain Cook

James embarks on a thrilling adventure, tracing Captain Cook's journey from humble beginnings to naval captaincy, and even gets a taste of his own apprenticeship on a majestic tall ship.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Christopher Columbus

1. Christopher Columbus

Aired: Feb 13, 2025

James reimagines the tales of the world's most renowned explorers, starting w...

Episode 2 Sir Walter Raleigh

2. Sir Walter Raleigh

Aired: Feb 20, 2025

James May explores the fascinating life of Sir Walter Raleigh, delving into h...

Episode 3 Captain Cook

3. Captain Cook

Aired: Feb 27, 2025

James embarks on a thrilling adventure, tracing Captain Cook's journey from h...

Main Cast

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Info about James May's Great Explorers

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 5

Genres:Adventure, Documentary, History