Based on Captain James Cook's three voyages. It was on his first voyage, in 1770 (while in the South Pacific region to observe the transit of Venus), that Captain Cook discovered the east coast of Australia. He later recommended Australia as a future British colony. The series was financed by $5 million from Revcom France, $2.25 million from the ABC and the rest from 10BA tax money.
4 episodes total
Status
Ended
First Aired
1988
Rating
9.0/10
2 votes • HD
People
James Cook
Lt. John Gore
Lord Johnny Sandwich
Johann Reinhold Forster
Leutnant Hicks
Charles Clerke
Elisabeth Cook
Dr. Solander
Gibson
Joseph Banks
Tobias Furneaux
Episodes
Episode 1 • Apr 16, 1988
Episode 2 • Apr 23, 1988
Episode 3 • Apr 30, 1988
Episode 4 • May 07, 1988
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