James May's Great Explorers

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James May's Great Explorers

James explores Cook's rise from apprentice to naval captain, and his legacy.

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Series 1
James May uncovers the truth behind Sir Walter Raleigh's legend.
How the sailor ended up stumbling across two continents that were unknown to Europeans.
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