Series198360 min / epEndedGB PG

Shackleton

A four-part drama adaptation about the life of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Based on Shackleton’s own journals. 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.

DramaAction & Adventure

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BBC

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1 season

4 episodes

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Michael Hayward

‘Putty’ Marston

David Schofield

Sir Ernest Shackleton

David Rodigan

Frank Wild

Crew

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Adam Clapham

Executive Producer

Production

Bill Bonner

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Art

Steve Connelly

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John Harris

Producer

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David Whitson

Director of Photography

Camera

Reg Samuel

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Francis Shaw

Music

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Maggie Stevens

Production Assistant

Production

Jean Speak

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George Reed

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Ron Edmonds

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Michael Treen

Production Manager

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Season 1

4 episodes • 1983

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TMDB Score

6.5

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GB PG

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