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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.
Original Release
01/22/1987
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Martin Shaw | Captain R. F. Scott |
| Sverre Anker Ousdal | Roald Amundsen |
| Stephen Moore | Dr. 'Bill' Wilson |
| Ståle Bjørnhaug | Olav Bjaaland |
| Tom Georgeson | P.O. Lashly / PO Lashly |
| Hugh Grant | Cherry Garrard / Cherry-Garrard |
| Michael Maloney | Lt. 'Teddy' Evans |
| Richard Morant | Capt. 'Titus' Oates |
| Sylvester McCoy | Lt. 'Birdie' Bowers |
| Robin Soans | Surgeon Atkinson / PO Keohane |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poles Apart | Thursday, 22 January 1987 |
| 2 | Minor Diversions | Wednesday, 20 February 1985 |
| 3 | Leading Men | Wednesday, 27 February 1985 |
| 4 | Gentlemen & Players | Wednesday, 06 March 1985 |
| 5 | The Glories of the Race | Wednesday, 13 March 1985 |
| 6 | Foregone Conclusion | Wednesday, 20 March 1985 |
| 7 | Rejoice | Wednesday, 27 March 1985 |
Directors
Writers
Roland Huntford, Trevor Griffiths
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Martin Shaw | Captain R. F. Scott |
| Sverre Anker Ousdal | Roald Amundsen |
| Stephen Moore | Dr. 'Bill' Wilson |
| Ståle Bjørnhaug | Olav Bjaaland |
| Tom Georgeson | P.O. Lashly / PO Lashly |
| Hugh Grant | Cherry Garrard / Cherry-Garrard |
| Michael Maloney | Lt. 'Teddy' Evans |
| Richard Morant | Capt. 'Titus' Oates |
| Sylvester McCoy | Lt. 'Birdie' Bowers |
| Robin Soans | Surgeon Atkinson / PO Keohane |
| Tom Gerrard | P.O. Keohane |
| Jan Hårstad | Helmer Hanssen |
| Erik Hivju | Sverre Hassel |
| Ivar Nørve | Oscar Wisting |
| Daragh O'Malley | P.O. Crean / PO Crean |
| Paul Rothery | 'Silas' Wright |
| Pat Roach | P.O. Evans / PO Evans |
| Susan Wooldridge | Kathleen Bruce - Mrs. Scott / Kathleen Scott |
| Jon Eikemo | Adolf Lindström / Adolf Lindstrom |
| Bill Nighy | Cecil Meares |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Robert Buckler | Executive Producer |
| Tim Van Rellim | Producer |
