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S1 E1 Poles Apart

Drama

TV-14

1h 17m

Feb 17, 1985

Explorer Captain R.F. Scott is secretly overjoyed when Shackleton's expedition to the South Pole fails.

Season 1, 7 Episodes

season 1 (7 episodes)

Explorer Captain R.F. Scott is secretly overjoyed when Shackleton's expedition to the South Pole fails.

TV-14 1h 17m 1985

Minor Diversions,

Amundsen confides to his brother his secret plans to take the South Pole.

Scott discovers Amundsen is also heading for the Pole and the race is on, but more bad news is yet to come.

Gentlemen & Players,

The rivalry between the two expeditionary teams increases as they discover how harsh Antarctica can be.

The Glories of the Race,

Once the spell of bad weather breaks, Amundsen's team manages to surge ahead. Scott reasserts his authority.

Forgone Conclusion,

Scott's team is disintegrating, and resentment is running high. Scott intends to split his team in two.

Amundsen has beaten Scott to the Pole. Scott's team is in a bad way.

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The Last Place on Earth

Drama

TV-14

1 Season

1h 17m

Based on a book by Roland Huntford, "The Last Place on Earth" is an exploration of the rivalry between two men as they attempt to reach the South Pole. Starring Bill Nighy and Hugh Grant.

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