Shackleton
First aired on Apr 13, 1983
60%
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure
A four-part drama adaptation about the life of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Based on Shackleton’s own journals. In 1914 Ernest Shackleton chooses to lead a team on their famous journey aboard the Endurance. When the ship is trapped and crushed by pack-ice, Shackleton and five of his men embark on a desperate 800-mile journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Michael Hayward | ‘Putty’ Marston
David Schofield | Sir Ernest Shackleton
David Rodigan | Frank Wild
Featured Crew
David Whitson | Director of Photography
Peter Day | Visual Effects Designer
Francis Shaw | Music
Jean Speak | Makeup Artist
Adam Clapham | Executive Producer
Michael Treen | Production Manager
