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Minor Diversions

Drama

52

Feb 19, 1985

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

Full Episodes

Season 1, 7 episodes

Season 1

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

1h 17m Feb 17, 1985

Minor Diversions,

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

52m Feb 19, 1985

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

52m Feb 26, 1985

Gentlemen & Players,

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

52m Mar 5, 1985

The Glories of the Race,

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

52m Mar 12, 1985

Forgone Conclusion,

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

52m Mar 19, 1985

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

52m Mar 26, 1985