Longitude

Drama20002 episodes1 seasonMiniseries

First aired: 2000-01-02

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.

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Casting

  • Ian Hart
    William Harrison
  • Jeremy Irons
    Rupert Gould
  • Samuel West
    Nevil Maskelyne
  • Brian Cox
    Lord Morton
  • Bill Nighy
    Lord Sandwich
  • Gemma Jones
    Elizabeth Harrison
  • Michael Gambon
    John Harrison
  • Anna Chancellor
    Muriel Gould
  • Ian McNeice
    Dr. Bliss
  • Stephen Fry
    Sir Kenhelm Digby