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1 - 1 : Part 1
Jan 02, 2000
1 - 2 : Part 2
Jan 03, 2000Synopsis
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.
Title | Longitude |
First Air Date | Jan 02, 2000 |
Last Air Date | Jan 03, 2000 |
Episodes | 2 |
Seasons | 1 |
Companies | Granada Television, A&E Television Networks |
Keywords | england, inventor, miniseries, 18th century, historical drama |

Ian Hart
William Harrison
Michael Gambon
John Harrison
Jonathan Coy
Adm. Sir Clowdisley Shovell
Jeremy Irons
Rupert Gould
Peter Cartwright
Army Doctor
Gemma Jones
Elizabeth HarrisonChristopher Hodsol
Capt. Ainsley
Anna Chancellor
Muriel GouldChristopher Hodsol
Captain Ainsley
Stephen Fry
Sir Kenhelm Digby
Emma Kay
Laura Gurney
Samuel West
Nevil Maskelyne
Ian McNeice
Dr. Bliss
Bill Nighy
Lord Sandwich
Brian Cox
Lord Morton
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Dodo Gould
Peter-Hugo Daly
John Jefferies
Gary Waldhorn
Commodore Forrest
Tim McInnerny
Christopher Irwin
Hugh Simon
Doctor
Alfred Burke
Rear Admiral
Michael Cochrane
Waddington
Nigel Davenport
Sir Charles Pelham
Roger Lloyd Pack
Capt. Man (uncredited)