Longitude

This historical drama miniseries recounts the incredible story of John Harrison, an 18th-century clockmaker who battled the scientific establishment to create a marine chronometer accurate enough to determine longitude at sea. The series follows his decades-long struggle, detailing his ingenious innovations and the resistance he faced from the Royal Society and the Board of Longitude, who were skeptical of his unconventional methods. It highlights the immense importance of solving the longitude problem for safe navigation and international trade.

Longitude was generally well-received by critics, praised for its compelling narrative, strong performances, and faithful depiction of a significant historical challenge. The miniseries effectively conveyed the scientific and personal drama of John Harrison's quest, making complex historical and scientific issues accessible to a broad audience. It is often regarded as a solid and educational historical drama.

• Praised for its engaging portrayal of a real-life scientific puzzle.
• Lauded for strong performances, particularly from its lead actors.
• Seen as an informative and well-crafted historical drama.

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Nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Original Music.

The development of John Harrison's marine chronometers was crucial in allowing ships to accurately determine their longitude, a problem that had plagued mariners for centuries and led to countless shipwrecks.