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An expansive and intimate 70-year journey, from Branson’s upbringing as the son of a spirited, tough-love mother in Britain, to his pursuits of extreme, personal...
Genre:Documentary
Network:HBO
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Season 1

  • Words and Music
    7.5/1026 votes
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    Words and Music

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/1/2022

    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.

    Director: Chris Smith

    Writer: N/A

  • Atlantic
    7.9/1021 votes
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    Atlantic

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/8/2022

    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.

    Director: Chris Smith

    Writer: N/A

  • Fight or Flight
    7.5/1021 votes
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    Fight or Flight

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/15/2022

    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.

    Director: Chris Smith

    Writer: N/A

  • Space
    8.1/1024 votes
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    Space

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/22/2022

    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.

    Director: Chris Smith

    Writer: N/A