Shackleton

PG1983•1h 0m•6.5/10

Action & AdventureDrama

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6.5/10(2)

In 1914, Ernest Shackleton chooses to lead a team on their famous journey aboard the Endurance. When the ship is trapped and crushed by pack-ice, Shackleton and five of his men embark on a desperate 800-mile journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia.

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Production

BBC, Seven Network, Television New Zealand, The Entertainment Channel

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 13, 1983

Last Aired

May 4, 1983

Networks

BBC Two

Created By

Christopher Ralling

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

A Merchant Navy Man

Air date: 1983-04-13

Part one of a four-part serial dramatising the life of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.

Our Dead Bodies Must Tell the Tale

Air date: 1983-04-20

October 1908. McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. Forced by ice conditions to break an agreement with Scott, Shackleton has returned to Ross Island. From the expedition's base at Cape Royds an attempt to reach the South Pole is about to begin. The logistical setback has severely limited their plans.

Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey

Air date: 1983-04-27

1914. Following the shattering news of Scott's death on his return journey from the South Pole, Shackleton formulates a new challenge on Antarctica. Sailing south in 'Endurance', his expedition will cross the vast continent.

Cape Horn - Or South Georgia?

Air date: 1983-05-04

December 1916. After the loss of 'Endurance', Shackleton and his 27 men endeavour to cross the frozen Weddell Sea. Land lies 350 miles away, and as they drift helplessly northwards they know that soon the ice will break beneath them.