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Longitude

TV·2000–2000·1 season, 2 episodes·Channel 4·Drama·2h 5m·Created by Charles Sturridge

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The fascinating story of John Harrison who, in the 18th century, believed he could make a clock that would work on board a ship—and so solve the problem of finding longitude at sea.

Castfull cast & details

Michael GambonMichael GambonJohn HarrisonJeremy IronsJeremy IronsRupert GouldGemma JonesGemma JonesElizabeth HarrisonAnna ChancellorAnna ChancellorMuriel Gould
Emma Kay
Emma KayLaura GurneyBarbara Leigh-HuntBarbara Leigh-HuntDodo GouldPeter-Hugo DalyPeter-Hugo DalyJohn JefferiesAlec McCowenAlec McCowenSir Frank Dyson

Episodes by season

Season012Episodes2000Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Longitude S01E01Part 1January 2, 2000—When the British Parliament creates an award of £20,000 to whoever can come up with a solution for determining longitude at sea, a carpenter
  2. S01E02Longitude S01E02Part 2January 3, 2000—Rallying after sickness to prove the integrity of their marvelous seafaring chronometers, the Harrisons still had to fight for official reco

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