The Last Place on Earth
Limited Series 1985 · 7 eps · ★ 7.4 · Drama
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The Last Place on Earth is a 1985 Central Television seven part serial, written by Trevor Griffiths based on the book Scott and Amundsen by Roland Huntford. The book is an exploration of the expeditions of Captain Robert F. Scott and his Norwegian rival in polar exploration, Roald Amundsen in their attempts to reach the South Pole. The series ran for seven episodes and starred a wide range of UK and Norwegian character actors as well as featuring some famous names, such as Max von Sydow, Richard Wilson, Sylvester McCoy and Pat Roach. It also featured performances early in their careers by Bill Nighy and Hugh Grant. Subsequently Huntford's book was republished under the same name. The book put forth the point of view that Amundsen's success in reaching the South Pole was abetted by much superior planning, whereas errors by Scott ultimately resulted in the death of him and his companions.
Directed by Ferdinand Fairfax · Written by Trevor Griffiths
Network: ITV1
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Martin Shaw Captain R. F. Scott -
Stephen Moore Dr. 'Bill' Wilson -
Max von Sydow Fridtjof Nansen -
Pat Roach PO Evans -
Bill Nighy Cecil Meares -
Sverre Anker Ousdal Roald Amundsen -
Hugh Grant Cherry-Garrard -
Michael Maloney Lt. 'Teddy' Evans -
Richard Morant Capt. 'Titus' Oates -
Richard Wilson Scott Keltie -
Sylvester McCoy Lt. 'Birdie' Bowers - P Paul Rothery 'Silas' Wright
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