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Longitude
Miniseries · Ended

Longitude

20001 season2 episodes125 min★ 7.0 (5 votes)
DramaChannel 4

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.

Created by Charles Sturridge

Seasons

Miniseries
Miniseries2000 · 2 episodes

Cast

Michael GambonMichael GambonJohn Harrison · 2 ep.Jeremy IronsJeremy IronsRupert Gould · 2 ep.Peter CartwrightPeter CartwrightArmy Doctor · 1 ep.Gemma JonesGemma JonesElizabeth Harrison · 2 ep.Anna ChancellorAnna ChancellorMuriel Gould · 2 ep.EEmma KayLaura Gurney · 2 ep.Barbara Leigh-HuntBarbara Leigh-HuntDodo Gould · 2 ep.Peter-Hugo DalyPeter-Hugo DalyJohn Jefferies · 2 ep.Alec McCowenAlec McCowenSir Frank Dyson · 2 ep.KKevin HudsonLieutenant (uncredited) · 2 ep.T. P. McKennaT. P. McKennaEdmund Burke · 2 ep.Alfred BurkeAlfred BurkeRear Admiral · 1 ep.Jonathan CoyJonathan CoyAdmiral Clowdisley · 1 ep.CChristopher HodsolCaptain Ainsley · 1 ep.Samuel WestSamuel WestNevil Maskelyne · 1 ep.CClare Lawrence-MoodyStaff Nurse · 1 ep.Ian McNeiceIan McNeiceDr. Bliss · 1 ep.CClare McCarronNurse · 1 ep.Ian HartIan HartWilliam Harrison · 1 ep.John NettletonJohn NettletonMinister for the Navy · 1 ep.Bill NighyBill NighyLord Sandwich · 1 ep.Brian CoxBrian CoxLord Morton · 1 ep.Nigel DavenportNigel DavenportSir Charles Pelham · 1 ep.LLiam JenningsYoung William · 1 ep.John LeesonJohn LeesonBBC Producer · 1 ep.JJoe WilliamsCecil Gould · 1 ep.Geoffrey HutchingsGeoffrey HutchingsEstate Manager · 1 ep.NNick RedingCaptain Campbell · 1 ep.John WoodJohn WoodEdmund Halley · 1 ep.PPeter Penry-JonesSurgeon · 1 ep.Charles EdwardsCharles EdwardsLt. Seward · 1 ep.David WoodDavid WoodDitton · 1 ep.Clive FrancisClive FrancisCaptain Digges · 1 ep.Mark TandyMark TandyWhiston · 1 ep.Stephen FryStephen FrySir Kenelm Digby · 1 ep.SSteven AlveyLearmouth · 1 ep.Tobias MenziesTobias MenziesHalley's Secretary · 1 ep.Ben JonesBen JonesLt. Williams · 1 ep.Gary WaldhornGary WaldhornCommodore Forrest · 1 ep.Robert DemegerRobert DemegerObservatory Porter · 1 ep.Colin McCormackColin McCormackInn Landlord · 1 ep.SSophie MillettDyson's Secretary · 1 ep.Peter VaughanPeter VaughanGeorge Graham · 1 ep.Daragh O'MalleyDaragh O'MalleyCaptain Bourke · 1 ep.Sarah BadelSarah BadelSociety Lady · 1 ep.PPhil DixLt. Bandelwine · 1 ep.Frederick WarderFrederick WarderBosun · 1 ep.Steve MorphewSteve MorphewMarine · 1 ep.SStephen SimmsJames Harrison · 1 ep.Frank FinlayFrank FinlayAdmiral Wagner · 1 ep.Sasha HailsSasha HailsBBC Researcher · 1 ep.Cliff ParisiCliff ParisiLt. Draper · 1 ep.John NormingtonJohn NormingtonMr. Greene · 1 ep.RRupert BakerLt. Bertie · 1 ep.Andrew ScottAndrew ScottJohn Campbell · 1 ep.Pip TorrensPip TorrensCaptain Lindsay · 1 ep.John StandingJohn StandingCaptain Proctor · 1 ep.Frederick TrevesFrederick TrevesGovernor · 1 ep.Rose KeeganRose KeeganAmy · 1 ep.Charles GrayCharles GrayAdmiral Balchen · 1 ep.

Crew

Directing
Charles Sturridge (Director)
Writing
Charles Sturridge (Writer)
Production
Selwyn Roberts (Producer), Pippa Cross (Executive Producer), Celestia Fox (Casting), Delia Fine (Executive Producer), Antony Root (Producer)
Sound
Geoffrey Burgon (Original Music Composer)
Camera
Peter Hannan (Director of Photography)
Editing
Peter Coulson (Editor)
Art
Chris Lowe (Production Design), Eileen Diss (Production Design), James Foster (Assistant Art Director)
Costume & Make-Up
Jeremy Woodhead (Makeup Artist), Gemma Waugh (Makeup Artist), Helen Barrett (Makeup Artist), Demelza Rogers (Makeup Artist), Shirley Russell (Costume Design)

Known as

A hosszúsági fok Hungarian · HU
経度への挑戦 Japanese · JP
Долгота Russian · RU

Data: TMDB (this product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB), Wikidata.