The True Adventures of Christopher Columbus

1992•30m

DramaComedy

A four-part drama exploring the myth of Columbus as heroic discoverer of the Americas.

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Status

Ended

First Aired

July 28, 1992

Last Aired

July 31, 1992

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Palace of Destiny

Air date: 1992-07-28

Constantinople has fallen. A great explorer must be found to discover a new route to the Orient.

Land of the Indians

Air date: 1992-07-29

From the treacherous court of Spain, our hapless hero sets out across the Sea of Darkness. Will he find Chipangu - or Japan?

Heaven or Hell

Air date: 1992-07-30

Columbus sets sails triumphantly from the Indies for Spain, bearing a host of exotic discoveries.

Admiral of Mosquitos

Air date: 1992-07-31

Hispaniola has fallen prey to massacre and mutiny. Will Columbus survive the relentless march of history?

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