Longitude

A patient, cerebral drama that immerses you in the quiet obsession of two men across centuries, rewarding close attention with intellectual and emotional depth.

Created by

Charles Sturridge

Genres

Drama

Starring

Michael Gambon, Jeremy Irons, Peter Cartwright

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, tense and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, science, ambition, justice

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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