One Giant Leap

As a host of programmes mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, C4 recreates the excitement of the Apollo 11 mission

- Sean Marland

When Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the moon in July 1969, people all over the world joined together to celebrate mankind’s greatest achievement.

It was a moment that inspired a generation and changed the face of human history, but what was it like for the half a billion TV viewers who followed every step of the eight-day mission from their living rooms?

This week and next, C4 recreates the excitement, tension and sheer wonder of those eight days with a pair of fascinating documentaries, short news updates and online content designed to transport viewers back 50 years in time.