Plot — What is The Last Place on Earth about?
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 and Norwegian character actors as well as featuring some famous names, such as Max von Sydow, Richard Wilson, Sylvester McCoy and Pat Roach. It also featured performances early in their careers by Bill Nighy and Hugh Grant. Subsequently Huntford's book was republished under the same name. The book put forth the point of view that Amundsen's success in reaching the South Pole was abetted by much superior planning, whereas errors by Scott ultimately resulted in the death of him and his companions.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1985 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (7 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 74% (7.4/10, 5 votes) |
The Last Place on Earth — FAQ
Is The Last Place on Earth worth watching? The Last Place on Earth holds a 7.4/10 rating from 5 viewers. 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
Who is behind The Last Place on Earth? Created by Ferdinand Fairfax.
Who is in the cast of The Last Place on Earth? It stars Martin Shaw, Stephen Moore, Max von Sydow, Pat Roach, Bill Nighy, Sverre Anker Ousdal and more.
Where can I stream The Last Place on Earth? You can stream The Last Place on Earth on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Last Place on Earth release? It first aired in 1985.
