This documentary tells the remarkable story of how Thomas Cook progressed from his early years of pain and struggle to becoming a household name across the globe.

There is no name in the world more instantly recognizable in connection with travel than Thomas Cook. A devout Christian, his great passion was to bring people closer together and nearer to their Creator by making “God’s earth with all its fullness and beauty” accessible and affordable to all. Renowned British Prime Minister William Gladstone ranked him among the nation’s great public benefactors. This documentary tells the remarkable story of how Thomas Cook progressed from his early years of pain and struggle to becoming a household name across the globe.

Two trailblazing 19th-century British businessmen whose work was built on faith: Thomas Cook and William Hartley.

Thomas Cook was a devout Christian whose passion was to bring people nearer to their Creator. Hear how he became a household name across the globe. Though William Hartley established a brand of jam that made him immensely wealthy, his aim was to "serve the Lord eery day to the best of my ability." Hear his inspiring story.

Director: Gary Wilkinson

Starring: Peter Lupson