In the three-part series, James May will chart the journeys of three of the world’s most famous – and infamous – explorers. He’ll examine the scientific endeavours, political machinations, engineering innovations and culinary inventions that allowed their ships to set sail in the first place – and how these journeys changed the world forever.
Intrepid explorers they may have been, but ‘great’ might be pushing it. Across the seven seas, they spilled blood and spread disease. They enabled the destruction of civilisations and the growth of slavery. And many of their ‘discoveries’ weren’t quite what you’d think… James will discover what really happened – and how. There’ll be hands-on experiments, technological wonders, and plenty of messing about in boats, as he explores the science, engineering, and sheer stubbornness that allowed these extraordinary explorers to sail to every corner of the earth.
Coming Soon to Channel 5
Role: DV Director
Director: Tom Whitter
Channel: Channel 5
Year: 2024