Season 1

James May's Great Explorers

3 Episodes ★ 6.2 Premiered February 13, 2025

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Episode Ratings

S1
6.3 6.3 6.0

Episodes

Christopher Columbus
EP 1

Christopher Columbus

Feb 13, 2025

★ 6.3

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.

View Details 90 MIN
Sir Walter Raleigh
EP 2

Sir Walter Raleigh

Feb 20, 2025

★ 6.3

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.

View Details 90 MIN
Captain Cook
EP 3

Captain Cook

Feb 27, 2025

★ 6.0

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.

View Details 90 MIN