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First aired: February 18, 1985 Runtime: 56 min Rating: 4.2/10 Drama

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The Last Place on Earth (1985) puts the Drama vibe up front, focused on tone, character beats, and a clean story drive. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Martin Shaw, Stephen Moore, and Max von Sydow, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 4.2/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.

The Last Place on Earth (1985)

Score 4.2

First aired: February 18, 1985 Runtime: 56 min Networks: ITV1

Cast: Martin Shaw, Stephen Moore, Max von Sydow, Pat Roach, Bill Nighy, Sverre Anker Ousdal

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.