Shackleton

tv show

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4 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired April 13, 1983

Overview

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.

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Original Language

English

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Production Countries

  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    BBC

    United Kingdom

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    Seven Network

    United Kingdom

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    Television New Zealand

    United Kingdom

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    The Entertainment Channel

    United Kingdom

Networks

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    BBC Two

    United Kingdom

Cast

Crew