The Last Place on Earth

1985
The Last Place on Earth

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 Poles Apart Feb 18, 1985

In disfavour, Captain Robert Falcon Scott is an explorer without an expedition. Finding rivalry not only abroad but amongst his peers at home he is secretly overjoyed when Shackleton's expedition to the South Pole fails spectacularly.

EP2 Minor Diversions Feb 20, 1985

Preparing for an expedition to the North Pole in defiance of government opposition, Amundsen confides to his brother his secret plans to take the South Pole. This coup would sway public opinion in his direction and sweep away the negative comments of the government hardliners.

EP3 Leading Men Feb 27, 1985

Scott discovers that Amundsen is also heading for the Pole and the race is on. Friction amongst the crew is growing and the horses are found to be unsuitable but more bad news is yet to come.

EP4 Gentlemen and Players Mar 06, 1985

The rivalry between the two expeditionary teams increases and they both discover just how harsh and unforgiving Antarctica can be.

EP5 The Glories of the Race Mar 13, 1985

When the spell of bad weather breaks, Amundsen's team manages to surge ahead, though they have no choice other than to start eating their dogs. Scott reasserts his authority as frustrations cause friction amongst the members of his team.

EP6 Forgone Conclusion Mar 20, 1985

Scott's team is gradually disintegrating and resentment amongst its members runs high. He intends to split his team in two - one travelling onwards to the Pole while the other returns to base.

EP7 Rejoice Mar 27, 1985

Amundsen has beaten Scott to the Pole and Scott's team is in a bad way - one member of the team has gone mad and died, rations are low and heavy snows are closing in...
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Synopsis

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.

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  • Top Credited Cast
Martin Shaw as Captain R. F. Scott
Stephen Moore as Dr. 'Bill' Wilson
Max von Sydow as Fridtjof Nansen
Pat Roach as PO Evans
Bill Nighy as Cecil Meares
Sverre Anker Ousdal as Roald Amundsen
Hugh Grant as Cherry-Garrard
Michael Maloney as Lt. 'Teddy' Evans
Richard Morant as Capt. 'Titus' Oates