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Is Shackleton coming back?

Shackleton (1983–1983) — drama · adventure · history on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded May 4, 1983.
Shackleton poster
Genre
Drama · Adventure · History
Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
April 13, 1983
Ended
May 4, 1983
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
4episodes

About Shackleton

The show Shackleton ended on May 4, 1983, after its single season aired on BBC Two.

Shackleton was a drama series that depicted the historic Antarctic expeditions led by Ernest Shackleton. The series covered his early attempts to reach the South Pole, including a near-disaster during a blizzard, and his most famous journey aboard the Endurance in 1914, aiming to cross the continent from sea to sea.

The cast included David Schofield as Ernest Shackleton, Frank Wild was portrayed by David Rodigan, and Michael Hayward played 'Putty' Marston. The series was based on real historical events from the early 20th century, focusing on the challenges faced by Shackleton and his crew during their expeditions.

Shackleton episode schedule

4 aired

Aired · 4

DateEp.Title
May 4, 1983 S1·E4 Cape Horn - or South Georgia?
April 27, 1983 S1·E3 Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey
April 20, 1983 S1·E2 Our Dead Bodies Must Tell the Tale
April 13, 1983 S1·E1 A Merchant Navy Man

Shackleton cast

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