Branson

Season 1 Episode 2: Atlantic

Dec 08, 2022 TV-14 1h 7.9

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.

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Words and Music

1. Words and Music

Aired: Dec 1, 2022

June 25, 2021. With 16 days to go before Richard Branson flies into space, th...

Episode 2 Atlantic

Aired: Dec 8, 2022

In the 1980s, as the success of Virgin Records takes off, Branson begins expl...

Episode 3 Fight or Flight

3. Fight or Flight

Aired: Dec 15, 2022

Despite a rocky start, Virgin Atlantic prevails in a libel suit against rival...

Episode 4 Space

Aired: Dec 22, 2022

In the run-up to Virgin Galactic’s first passenger flight in July 2021, the c...

Appearances

Richard Branson

Creators

Chris Smith Creator, Director

Info about Branson

Current Status: Ended

Network: HBO

Genres: Documentary, Biography