He had a morbid fear of water for his entire life, and he was returning from his first-ever series of ocean voyages.

Nearly 50 years to the week since the Korean War began, the leaders of North and South Korea met this morning for a first-ever series of talks.

He rose to fame by taking part in the first-ever series of Operación Triunfo (2001-2002).

In 2003, he tried unsuccessfully for the first-ever series of the French singing competition Nouvelle Star.

His brother John ("Jack") O'Donnell, also played for Australia as a forward in the final Test of Australia's first-ever series with the Lions.

He was the side's top wicket taker in its first-ever series win in the Caribbean.

He also helped the firm launch its first-ever series of closed-end mutual funds.

Barrett's sister, Rosemary Breen, supported this, the first-ever series of official events in memory of her brother.

Late 2010, he was assigned as one of the judges for first-ever series of the Chilean X Factor.

Conclusion of the first-ever series of the BBC's long-running sci-fi drama Doctor Who.