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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 2 of 8

Quick Summary

Hunter and explorer John Colter, who was one of the first Americans to explore the West

About This Program

Hunter and explorer John Colter, who was one of the first Americans to explore the West. He later entered the booming fur trade. When he repeatedly ignored warnings from the Blackfeet Indians tribe about hunting sacred beaver on their land, he was taken captive and forced to make a run for his life

Kevin Costner's The West broadcasts on Sky History at 2:00pm, Friday, 2 January 2026. (Subtitles)

Channel Numbers:
Sky HD114Sky HD619Sky HD621Sky123Sky124Sky163Sky168Virgin131Virgin186

Production Details

Runtime60 mins

Cast & Crew

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Kevin CostnerPresenter