Longitude 24 years old
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
Rupert Gould
Michael Gambon
John Harrison
Ian Hart
William Harrison
Gemma Jones
Elizabeth Harrison
Jonathan Coy
Adm. Sir Cloudsley Shovell
Peter Cartwright
Army Doctor
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Irons He was 51 , now 75 years old | as Rupert Gould |
| Michael Gambon He was 59 , now 83 years old | as John Harrison |
| Ian Hart He was 35 , now 59 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 72 years old | Director |
| Charles Sturridge Writing He was 48 , now 72 years old | Writer |
| Selwyn Roberts Production | Producer |
Longitude (24 years)
Ended
- First Air Date: 2000-01-02
- Runtime: [125] minutes
- Number of Episodes: 2
