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Shackleton

Shackleton

Description: Sir Ernest Shackleton undertakes a dangerous expedition to the Antarctic continent. When their ship is crushed, he must lead his crew to the other side of the icy continent against all the odds.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 2002
First episode air date: January 2, 2002
Awards: British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Serial, MORE
Network: Channel 4
Director: Charles Sturridge
Nominations: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series, MORE
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