The Last Place on Earth (1985): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1985, The Last Place on Earth is a drama series.

What it’s about. The Last Place on Earth is a 1985 Central Television seven part serial, written by Trevor Griffiths based on the book Scott and Amundsen by Roland Huntford. The book is an exploration of the expeditions of Captain Robert F. Scott and his Norwegian rival in polar exploration, Roald Amundsen in their attempts to reach the South Pole. The series ran for seven episodes and starred a wide range of UK and Norwegian character actors as well as featuring some famous names, such as Max von Sydow, Richard Wilson, Sylvester McCoy and Pat Roach. It also featured performances early in their careers by Bill Nighy and Hugh Grant. Subsequently Huntford's book was republished under the same name. The book put forth the point of view that Amundsen's success in reaching the South Pole was abetted by much superior planning, whereas errors by Scott ultimately resulted in the death of him and his companions.

Who’s in it. The Last Place on Earth stars Martin Shaw as Captain R. F. Scott, Stephen Moore as Dr. 'Bill' Wilson, Max von Sydow as Fridtjof Nansen and Pat Roach as PO Evans, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Last Place on Earth has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Place on Earth page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Last Place on Earth tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.