James May's Great Explorers

Season

2025

8

James May tells the stories of three of the World's most famous and infamous explorers - Christopher Columbus, Walter Raleigh and James Cook in an entertaining and innovative way that only James can deliver.

Clips & Trailers

Trailer #1

Episode List

S1 • E1

Christopher Columbus

James May is diving headfirst into history, and getting hands-on with science, to understand how this stubborn young sailor with a dream of sailing to Asia ended up stumbling across two continents completely unknown to Europeans.

S1 • E2

Sir Walter Raleigh

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.

S1 • E3

Captain Cook

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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Cast

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James May's Great Explorers

Season

2025

8

Clips & Trailers

Trailer #1

Episode List

Christopher Columbus

Sir Walter Raleigh

Captain Cook

Similar Titles

Martin Clunes: Islands of the Atlantic

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

Days With My Step Sister

Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways

Scandinavia with Simon Reeve

Cast

James May

James May's Great Explorers

Season

2025

8

Clips & Trailers

Trailer #1

Episode List

Christopher Columbus

Sir Walter Raleigh

Captain Cook

Similar Titles

Martin Clunes: Islands of the Atlantic

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

Days With My Step Sister

Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways

Scandinavia with Simon Reeve

Cast

James May