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Longitude

Longitude

Jan 02, 2000 2h 5m GB
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  • Drama

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Synopsis

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

Ian Hart

William Harrison
Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

John Harrison
Jonathan Coy

Jonathan Coy

Adm. Sir Clowdisley Shovell
Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

Rupert Gould
Gemma Jones

Gemma Jones

Elizabeth Harrison
Anna Chancellor

Anna Chancellor

Muriel Gould
Christopher Hodsol

Christopher Hodsol

Captain Ainsley
Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry

Sir Kenhelm Digby
Emma Kay

Emma Kay

Laura Gurney
Samuel West

Samuel West

Nevil Maskelyne
Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Lord Sandwich
Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Lord Morton
Peter-Hugo Daly

Peter-Hugo Daly

John Jefferies
Gary Waldhorn

Gary Waldhorn

Commodore Forrest
Tim McInnerny

Tim McInnerny

Christopher Irwin
Alfred Burke

Alfred Burke

Rear Admiral
Nigel Davenport

Nigel Davenport

Sir Charles Pelham
Roger Lloyd Pack

Roger Lloyd Pack

Capt. Man (uncredited)
Tobias Menzies

Tobias Menzies

Halley's Secretary (uncredited)