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Cast & Crew

Charles Sturridge
Director, Writer
Michael Gambon
As John Harrison
Jeremy Irons
As Rupert Gould
Ian Hart
As William Harrison (Adult)
Andrew Scott
As John Campbell
Bill Nighy
As Lord Sandwich
Gemma Jones
As Elizabeth Harrison
John Wood
As Sir Edmund Halley

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Longitude tells the gripping story of John Harrison, a determined British craftsman who, in the 18th century, set out to revolutionize navigation by creating a clock that could accurately keep time at sea. Despite facing fierce opposition from the powers that be, Harrison's unwavering dedication and ingenuity ultimately led to the creation of the marine chronometer, a groundbreaking invention that changed the course of maritime history. Parallel to this, the story follows Rupert Gould, a passionate restorer of Harrison's chronometers in the early 20th century, whose obsession with reviving the clocks threatens to consume his life. With a rich historical backdrop and a focus on human perseverance, Longitude is a captivating drama that reveals how the pursuit of innovation can overcome even the greatest of challenges.

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