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Shackleton

Season 1, Episode Number 1 (Episode 1)

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Released: 2002-01-02

Runtime: 103 minutes

Episode Overview

London, 1914. The explorer Ernest Shackleton attempts to raise funds for his expedition to the South Pole on the eve of the First World War, as well as struggling with a complex personal life and his brother's imprisonment for fraud.

Series Overview

The true story of Ernest Shackleton's 1914 Endurance expedition to the the South Pole and his epic struggle to lead his crew to safety after his ship was crushed in the pack ice.

Genres

  • Drama
  • Action & Adventure

Production Companies

  • A+E Global Media (US)
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (AU)
  • Channel 4 Television (GB)
  • Firstsight Films (GB)

Additional Information

Popularity: 1.5103

Vote Average: 7.0 (35 votes)

Status: Ended

Homepage: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/shackleton