Branson

"Adventures of a lifetime."

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 daredevilry that serve both to grow his businesses’ brands and feed his insatiable, lifelong thirst for high-stakes adventure.

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Created By

Chris Smith

Status

Ended

Original Name

Branson

First Air Date

December 1, 2022

Last Air Date

December 22, 2022

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Library Films Cinetic Media HBO Documentary Films

Networks

HBO

S01E04

Space

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.

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