Longitude
Series Overview
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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1 Season • 2 Episodes
125 min per episode
2000 – 2000
Premiered: Sun, Jan 2, 2000
Charles SturridgeLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
Rallying after sickness to prove the integrity of their marvelous seafaring chronometers, the Harrisons still had to fight for official recognition, and Gould's restoration of the Harrison clockworks provides a fitting coda to this exceptional story about the thrill of discovery and the tenacity of remarkable men.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Sturridge
Charles Sturridge
Geoffrey Burgon
Peter Hannan
Peter Coulson
Antony Root, Delia Fine, Pippa Cross, Selwyn Roberts
Department Leadership Roster
Shirley Russell
Costume Design
Chris Lowe
Production Design
Eileen Diss
Production Design
Peter Coulson
Editor
Peter Hannan
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Burgon
Original Music Composer
Antony Root
Producer
Selwyn Roberts
Producer
Charles Sturridge
Writer
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What is Longitude about?
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.
How many seasons does Longitude have?
Longitude comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Longitude?
Key cast members in Longitude include Michael Gambon, Jeremy Irons, Gemma Jones, Anna Chancellor, Emma Kay.
Who created or directed Longitude?
Longitude was developed and directed by Charles Sturridge.