Reaching for the Skies

Documentary

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12 Episodes

Episode 1

- September 12, 1988

The Pioneers

Episode 2

- September 19, 1988

The Adventures Of Flight

Episode 3

- September 26, 1988

The Aeroplane Goes To War

Episode 4

- October 3, 1988

Victory over the Sea

Episode 5

- October 10, 1988

Bombers

Episode 6

- October 17, 1988

Fighters

Episode 7

- October 24, 1988

Giants of the Air

Episode 8

- October 31, 1988

Rivals over the Atlantic

Episode 9

- November 7, 1988

Trail Blazers

Episode 10

- November 14, 1988

The Quest for Speed

Episode 11

- November 21, 1988

Lighter than Air

Episode 12

- November 28, 1988

Vertical Flight

Reaching for the Skies

Name: Reaching for the Skies
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1988-09-12
Rating: 0
Cast: Anthony Quayle

Overview

Reaching for the Skies was an aviation documentary TV series made by BBC Pebble Mill in association with CBS Fox. The first episode was transmitted in the United Kingdom on 12 September 1988 and in the US in 1989. Narrated by British actor Anthony Quayle, and by Robert Vaughn for its American and International releases, It was divided into 12 programs. The series producer was Ivan Rendall. Music used was mainly sourced from KPM Musichouse.

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Last Updated: February 18, 2026

Cast

Anthony Quayle

Narrator - Himself

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