Is James May's Great Explorers coming back?

James May's Great Explorers is currently on a break; the show’s return date is unconfirmed. The series last aired on February 27, 2025, with its third episode, and there has been no announcement of a new season or upcoming episodes.

This travel documentary series, which premiered on February 13, 2025, on Channel 5, explored the lives and legacies of historic explorers. It examined their daring voyages and the stories behind their discoveries, highlighting both the achievements and the darker aspects of their expeditions. The show combined historical recounting with hands-on experiments and modern technology to shed light on how these explorers navigated the world and what really happened during their journeys.

James May starred as himself in the series, which had a total runtime of 90 minutes per episode. The show received a rating of 7.8 on TVMaze. The first season consisted of three episodes, covering figures such as Christopher Columbus, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Captain James Cook, and it aimed to uncover the true stories behind their expeditions.