Timewatch · SEASON 28
Captain Cook: The Man Behind the Legend
Episode 4 · 2009-03-14
- Documentary
Episode overview
In the late 18th century, Captain James Cook embarked on three great voyages that pushed the borders of the British Empire to the ends of the Earth. For many, Cook remains the greatest explorer in history; for others, he was a ruthless conqueror. Vanessa Collingridge sets out to uncover the motivations of this controversial figure. 4/7.
55 minutes
Season 28 episodes
1. Queen Elizabeth's Lost Guns2009-02-21
2. QE2: The Final Voyage2009-02-28
3. The Real Bonnie and Clyde2009-03-07
4. Captain Cook: The Man Behind the Legend2009-03-14
5. WW1 Aces Falling2009-03-21
6. Pyramid: The Last Secret2009-03-28
7. In Shackleton's Footsteps2009-04-04
8. The Prince and the Plotter2009-07-04
