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The Last Place on Earth

Season 1 Episode 5: The Glories of the Race

When the spell of bad weather breaks, Amundsen's team manages to surge ahead, though they have no choice other than to start eating their dogs. Scott reasserts his authority as frustrations cause friction amongst the members of his team.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Poles Apart

1. Poles Apart

Aired: Feb 18, 1985

Currently in disfavor, Captain Robert Falcon Scott is an explorer without an ...

Episode 2 Minor Diversions

2. Minor Diversions

Aired: Feb 20, 1985

Preparing for an expedition to the North Pole in defiance of government oppos...

Episode 3 Leading Men

3. Leading Men

Aired: Feb 27, 1985

Scott discovers that Amundsen is also heading for the Pole and the race is on...

Episode 4 Gentlemen & Players

4. Gentlemen & Players

Aired: Mar 6, 1985

The rivalry between the two expeditionary teams increases and they both disco...

Episode 6 Foregone Conclusion

6. Foregone Conclusion

Aired: Mar 20, 1985

Scott's team is gradually disintegrating and resentment amongst its members r...

Episode 7 Rejoice

7. Rejoice

Aired: Mar 27, 1985

Amundsen has beaten Scott to the Pole and Scott's team is in a bad way - one ...

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Info about The Last Place on Earth

Network: ITV1

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama