Episodes
| Season | Episode | Name | Aired | Runtime | Overview | Watched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Words and Music Details | 2022-12-01 | 60 mins | June 25, 2021. With 16 days to go before Richard Branson flies into space, the entrepreneur reflects on his early years and the influence of his iconoclasic mother. As a dyslexic teenager, Branson left school to create a magazine called Student, which led to a mail-order record business and, eventually, Virgin Records and Virgin megastores. | Mark as Watched |
| 1 | 2 | Atlantic Details | 2022-12-08 | 59 mins | In the 1980s, as the success of Virgin Records takes off, Branson begins exploring the full potential of the brand – leading to the launch of Virgin Atlantic. To attract media attention to his new airline, Branson attempts a series of dangerous stunts, including breaking the trans-Atlantic speed record by boat and a death-defying balloon adventure. | Mark as Watched |
| 1 | 3 | Fight or Flight Details | 2022-12-15 | 54 mins | Despite a rocky start, Virgin Atlantic prevails in a libel suit against rival British Airways. Chasing even greater ambitions, Branson announces plans to develop a spaceflight company, Virgin Galactic, kicking off what would become a decade-long pursuit. | Mark as Watched |
| 1 | 4 | Space Details | 2022-12-22 | 88 mins | In the run-up to Virgin Galactic’s first passenger flight in July 2021, the company’s arduous history is examined – from its conception and test flights to a controversial bid to obtain government support during the Covid-19 pandemic. After nearly two decades of research, testing, and setbacks, an undeterred Branson heads to space. | Mark as Watched |
Characters
Richard Branson
Played by: Richard Branson
Richard Branson
Played by: Richard Branson
Richard Branson
Played by: Richard Branson
Trailers
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