Longitude 24 years old

Longitude

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.

Credits

Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons

Rupert Gould

Michael Gambon
Michael Gambon

John Harrison

Ian Hart
Ian Hart

William Harrison

Gemma Jones
Gemma Jones

Elizabeth Harrison

Jonathan Coy
Jonathan Coy

Adm. Sir Cloudsley Shovell

Peter Cartwright
Peter Cartwright

Army Doctor

Cast

Name Character
Jeremy Irons He was 51 , now 76 years old as Rupert Gould
Michael Gambon He was 59 , now 84 years old as John Harrison
Ian Hart He was 35 , now 60 years old as William Harrison
Gemma Jones She was 57 , now 81 years old as Elizabeth Harrison
Jonathan Coy He was 46 , now 71 years old as Adm. Sir Cloudsley Shovell
Peter Cartwright He was 214 , 228 years old when he died as Army Doctor

Crew

Name Job title
Charles Sturridge Directing He was 48 , now 73 years old Director
Charles Sturridge Writing He was 48 , now 73 years old Writer
Selwyn Roberts Production Producer
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Longitude (24 years)

Ended

  • First Air Date: 2000-01-02
  • Runtime: [125] minutes
  • Number of Episodes: 2