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Premiered

Wednesday, April 13, 1983

Ended: Wednesday, May 4, 1983

When does Shackleton Season 1 come out?

Shackleton Season 1 premiered Wednesday, April 13, 1983 on BBC Two and ended Wednesday, May 4, 1983. The season has 4 episodes.

In 1914, Ernest Shackleton chooses to lead a team on their famous journey aboard the Endurance. When the ship is trapped and crushed by pack-ice, Shackleton and five of his men embark on a desperate 800-mile journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia.

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1. A Merchant Navy Man

Part one of a four-part serial dramatising the life of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.

Wednesday · 43 years ago

2. Our Dead Bodies Must Tell the Tale

October 1908. McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. Forced by ice conditions to break an agreement with Scott, Shackleton has returned to Ross Island. From the expedition's base at Cape Royds an attempt to reach the South Pole is about to begin. The logistical setback has severely limited their plans.

Wednesday · 43 years ago

3. Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey

1914. Following the shattering news of Scott's death on his return journey from the South Pole, Shackleton formulates a new challenge on Antarctica. Sailing south in 'Endurance', his expedition will cross the vast continent.

Wednesday · 43 years ago

4. Cape Horn - Or South Georgia? Finale

December 1916. After the loss of 'Endurance', Shackleton and his 27 men endeavour to cross the frozen Weddell Sea. Land lies 350 miles away, and as they drift helplessly northwards they know that soon the ice will break beneath them.

Wednesday · 43 years ago

Shackleton Season 1 guest stars

  • Michael Sheard

    Michael Sheard

    Dr. Koettlitz

  • Frank Duncan

    William Beardmore

  • Richard Steele

    Captain England

  • John Roden

    Porter

  • Roland Oliver

    Scottish Porter

  • David Soames

    First Voter

  • Richard Latham

    Second Voter

  • Victoria Fairbrother

    Emily Dorman

  • Neil Stacy

    Robert Scott

  • Geoffrey Chater

    Geoffrey Chater

    Sir Clements Markham

  • Raymond Adamson

    Raymond Adamson

    R.G.S. Member

  • Paul Hastings

    Dr. Edward Wilson

  • Benjamin Whitrow

    Benjamin Whitrow

    Roald Amundsen

  • Kevin Whately

    Kevin Whately

    Jameson Adams

  • Andrew Seear

    Eric Marshall

  • Leslie Schofield

    Leslie Schofield

    Ernie Joyce

Shackleton Season 1 FAQ

When does Shackleton Season 1 come out?

Shackleton Season 1 premiered Wednesday, April 13, 1983 on BBC Two.

How many episodes are in Shackleton Season 1?

Shackleton Season 1 has 4 episodes.

Are new episodes of Shackleton Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Shackleton Season 1 finale?

The Shackleton Season 1 finale (Episode 4) aired Wednesday, May 4, 1983.

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