Ended

Longitude

2000Channel 4

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.

Season: 1
Episodes: 2
Runtime: 2h 5m

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Latest episode · aired

Part 2

S01 · E02 · Aired Jan 3, 2000

Episode guide

Seasons

1 total

Miniseries2 episodes · 2000

Starring

Cast

Michael Gambon
John Harrison
Jeremy Irons
Rupert Gould
Gemma Jones
Elizabeth Harrison
Anna Chancellor
Muriel Gould
Emma Kay
Laura Gurney
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Dodo Gould
Peter-Hugo Daly
John Jefferies
Alec McCowen
Sir Frank Dyson
Kevin Hudson
Lieutenant (uncredited)

Behind the camera

Creators and crew

CreatorCharles Sturridge
Executive ProducerDelia Fine
Executive ProducerPippa Cross

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The fine print

Details

Status: Ended
First aired: Jan 2, 2000
Last aired: Jan 3, 2000
Created by: Charles Sturridge
Networks: Channel 4
Country: United Kingdom
Original language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2

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