Shackleton

1983-04-13 Drama PG

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.

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First Aired

1983-04-13
Last Aired

1983-05-04
Creator
Genre

Drama, Action & Adventure
Seasons

1
Episodes

4
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC Two

Keywords:

historical drama polar exploration polar expedition

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Season 1

1. A Merchant Navy Man

Part one of a four-part serial dramatising the life of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.

Part one of a four-part serial dramatising the life of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.Less

60mins 1983-04-13

2. Our Dead Bodies Must Tell the Tale

October 1908. McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. Forced by ice conditions to break an agreement with Scott, Sh...More

October 1908. McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. Forced by ice conditions to break an agreement with Scott, Shackleton has returned to Ross Island. From the expedition's base at Cape Royds an attempt to reach the South Pole is about to begin. The logistical setback has severely limited their plans.Less

60mins 1983-04-20

3. Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey

1914. Following the shattering news of Scott's death on his return journey from the South Pole, Shackl...More

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.Less

60mins 1983-04-27

4. Cape Horn - Or South Georgia?

December 1916. After the loss of 'Endurance', Shackleton and his 27 men endeavour to cross the frozen ...More

December 1916. After the loss of 'Endurance', Shackleton and his 27 men endeavour to cross the frozen Weddell Sea. Land lies 350 miles away, and as they drift helplessly northwards they know that soon the ice will break beneath them.Less