The Last Place on Earth

Total Seasons :1Total Episodes : 7

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...

Episodes(7)

Poles Apart

1. Poles Apart

In disfavour, Captain Robert Falcon Scott is an explorer without an expedition. Finding rivalry not only abroad but amongst his peers at home he is secretly overjoyed when Shackleton's expedition to the South Pole fails spectacularly.

Air Date : 1985-02-18

Minor Diversions

2. Minor Diversions

Preparing for an expedition to the North Pole in defiance of government opposition, Amundsen confides to his brother his secret plans to take the South Pole. This coup would sway public opinion in his direction and sweep away the negative comments of the government hardliners.

Air Date : 1985-02-20

Leading Men

3. Leading Men

Scott discovers that Amundsen is also heading for the Pole and the race is on. Friction amongst the crew is growing and the horses are found to be unsuitable but more bad news is yet to come.

Air Date : 1985-02-27

Gentlemen and Players

4. Gentlemen and Players

The rivalry between the two expeditionary teams increases and they both discover just how harsh and unforgiving Antarctica can be.

Air Date : 1985-03-06

The Glories of the Race

5. The Glories of the Race

When the spell of bad weather breaks, Amundsen's team manages to surge ahead, though they have no choice other than to start eating their dogs. Scott reasserts his authority as frustrations cause friction amongst the members of his team.

Air Date : 1985-03-13

Forgone Conclusion

6. Forgone Conclusion

Scott's team is gradually disintegrating and resentment amongst its members runs high. He intends to split his team in two - one travelling onwards to the Pole while the other returns to base.

Air Date : 1985-03-20

Rejoice

7. Rejoice

Amundsen has beaten Scott to the Pole and Scott's team is in a bad way - one member of the team has gone mad and died, rations are low and heavy snows are closing in...

Air Date : 1985-03-27