The Last Place on Earth

Overview

The Last Place on Earth is a 1985 Central Television seven part serial, written by Trevor Griffiths based on the book Scott and Amundsen by Roland Huntford. The book is an exploration of the expeditions of Captain Robert F. Scott and his Norwegian rival in polar exploration, Roald Amundsen in their attempts to reach the South Pole. The series ran for seven episodes and starred a wide range of UK and Norwegian character actors as well as featuring some famous names, such as Max von Sydow, Richard Wilson, Sylvester McCoy and Pat Roach. It also featured performances early in their careers by Bill Nighy and Hugh Grant. Subsequently Huntford's book was republished under the same name. The book put forth the point of view that Amundsen's success in reaching the South Pole was abetted by much superior planning, whereas errors by Scott ultimately resulted in the death of him and his companions.

Cast

Martin Shaw

Captain R. F. Scott

Stephen Moore

Dr. 'Bill' Wilson

Max von Sydow

Fridtjof Nansen

Pat Roach

PO Evans

Bill Nighy

Cecil Meares

Sverre Anker Ousdal

Roald Amundsen

Hugh Grant

Cherry-Garrard

Michael Maloney

Lt. 'Teddy' Evans

Richard Morant

Capt. 'Titus' Oates

Richard Wilson

Scott Keltie

Sylvester McCoy

Lt. 'Birdie' Bowers

N/A

Paul Rothery

'Silas' Wright