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Shout! Factory Amazon ChannelThe Last Place on Earth (1985) is a drama web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Last Place on Earth online in HD.
The Last Place on Earth — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Martin Shaw, Stephen Moore, Max von Sydow, Pat Roach, Bill Nighy, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Hugh Grant, Michael Maloney
The Last Place on Earth — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1985-02-18 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 7 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | ITV1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.4/10 (5 votes) |
The Last Place on Earth — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Poles Apart (1985-02-18) — 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 Shacklet
- E2: Minor Diversions (1985-02-20) — 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 p
- E3: Leading Men (1985-02-27) — 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 y
- E4: Gentlemen and Players (1985-03-06) — The rivalry between the two expeditionary teams increases and they both discover just how harsh and unforgiving Antarctica can be.
- E5: The Glories of the Race (1985-03-13) — 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 fru
- E6: Forgone Conclusion (1985-03-20) — 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 retu
- E7: Rejoice (1985-03-27) — 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…
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Last Place on Earth have? 1 season(s) with 7 episodes.
Where can I watch The Last Place on Earth? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
