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The Best Episodes of Shackleton

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The Best Episodes of 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...
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  1. Background image for A Merchant Navy Man
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    #1 - A Merchant Navy Man

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Martyn Friend
    Writer:Christopher Ralling
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  2. Background image for Our Dead Bodies Must Tell the Tale
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    #2 - Our Dead Bodies Must Tell the Tale

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Martyn Friend
    Writer:Christopher Ralling
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    #3 - Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Martyn Friend
    Writer:Christopher Ralling
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    #4 - Cape Horn - Or South Georgia?

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Martyn Friend
    Writer:Christopher Ralling
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Best Episodes Summary

"A Merchant Navy Man" is the best rated episode of "Shackleton". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Martyn Friend and written by Christopher Ralling, it aired on 4/13/1983. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Our Dead Bodies Must Tell the Tale".