Shackleton

tv show

poster for Shackleton

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.

Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey poster unavailable

Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey

Season 1 - Episode 3 - 1h 0m

Air Date

April 27, 1983

Overview

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.