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Longitude

2000-01-02 · 125 min / episode · ★ 7.0

Drama

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.

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Creators
Charles Sturridge
Production companies
Granada Television, A+E Global Media
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Michael GambonMichael GambonJohn Harrison
Jeremy IronsJeremy IronsRupert Gould
Gemma JonesGemma JonesElizabeth Harrison
Anna ChancellorAnna ChancellorMuriel Gould
Emma KayLaura Gurney
Barbara Leigh-HuntBarbara Leigh-HuntDodo Gould
Peter-Hugo DalyPeter-Hugo DalyJohn Jefferies
Alec McCowenAlec McCowenSir Frank Dyson
Kevin HudsonLieutenant (uncredited)

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