Timewatch

Season 28 Episode 4: Captain Cook: The Man Behind the Legend

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.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

30

Episodes:

343

Cast:

Quality:

HD

Duration:

55 min

First Air:

1982

Rating:

6.9