The Last Place on Earth
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First Air DateFeb 18, 1985
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Production
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Rotten tomato68%
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Original titleThe Last Place on Earth
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ReleaseFeb 18, 1985
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Overview
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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Casts
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Captain R. F. Scott
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Dr. 'Bill' Wilson
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Fridtjof Nansen
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PO Evans
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Cecil Meares
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Roald Amundsen
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Cherry-Garrard
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Lt. 'Teddy' Evans
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Capt. 'Titus' Oates
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Scott Keltie
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Lt. 'Birdie' Bowers
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'Silas' Wright
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Olav Bjaaland
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Kathleen Bruce - Mrs. Scott
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Bernard Day
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PO Lashly
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PO Keohane
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Jorgen Stubberud
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Sir Clements Markham
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Dimitri
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Helmer Hanssen
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Lord Curzon
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Lord Howard de Walden
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Mr. Barnes
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Oscar Wisting
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Adolf Lindstrom
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Gran
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Leon Amundsen
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Hjalmar Johansen
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Sverre Hassel
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PO Crean
Season 1 ( 1985-02-18)
Poles Apart
Minor Diversions
Leading Men
Gentlemen and Players
The Glories of the Race
Forgone Conclusion
Rejoice
