

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.
Charles Clerke
The series spans 1 season with 4 episodes in total (avg. 4 per season).
Each episode runs approximately 100 minutes.
Originally aired on ABC TV.
Masterpiece
3 votes
Captain James Cook
Ended
No
English
4/16/1988
5/7/1988

