Shackleton
A four-part drama adaptation about the life of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Based on Shackleton’s own journals. 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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| Status | Ended | |
| Original Name | Shackleton | |
| First Air Date | April 13, 1983 | |
| Last Air Date | May 4, 1983 | |
| Seasons | 1 | |
| Episodes | 4 | |
| Episode Runtime | 1h 0min | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America | |
| Production Companies | BBCSeven NetworkTelevision New ZealandThe Entertainment Channel | |
| Networks | BBC Two | |