Fight or Flight

Branson | Season 1 | Episode 3

Fight or Flight

TV-14 | 54 MIN

Despite a rock 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.

Words and Music

1.Words and Music

Before flying into space, businessman Richard Branson reflects on his early life, from his mother’s influence to the creation of Virgin.

Atlantic

2.Atlantic

Branson’s efforts to attract media attention to his new venture, Virgin Atlantic, find him attempting a series of death-defying stunts

Fight or Flight

3.Fight or Flight

While Virgin Atlantic battles with a rival, Branson pursues world records for his companies...and sets his sights on space travel.

Space

4.Space

Virgin Galactic’s tumultuous history is examined as Branson prepares for the company’s first passenger flight in July 2021.

HBO Max