Longitude

  • Drama
1/2/2000
125

Storyline

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.

Writer:
Charles Sturridge
    • england
    • inventor
    • miniseries
    • 18th century
    • historical drama

    Cast

    • Michael Gambon
      John Harrison
    • Jeremy Irons
      Rupert Gould
    • Gemma Jones
      Elizabeth Harrison
    • Anna Chancellor
      Muriel Gould
    • Stephen Fry
      Sir Kenhelm Digby
    • Emma Kay
      Laura Gurney
    • Barbara Leigh-Hunt
      Dodo Gould
    • Peter-Hugo Daly
      John Jefferies
    • Gary Waldhorn
      Commodore Forrest
    • Tim McInnerny
      Christopher Irwin
    • Roger Lloyd Pack
      Capt. Man
    • Tobias Menzies
      Halley's Secretary (uncredited)
    • Frank Finlay
      Admiral Wagner
    • Charles Gray
      Admiral Balchen
    • Alec McCowen
      Sir Frank Dyson
    • Andrew Scott
      John Campbell

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