Name: To the Ends of the Earth
Released: 2005-07-06T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Jared Harris, Sam Neill

To the Ends of the Earth

TV Show · Drama · Action

Based on the classic William Golding novels To the Ends of the Earth tells the story of a young Englishman Edmund Talbot (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his long, dazzling and hazardous sea journey in 1812 from England to Australia. Edmund’s journey takes him on a rite of passage from youthful bravado and arrogance to maturity and humility.

2005 · 1h 44m

Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Jared Harris, Sam Neill

Director David Attwood

EPISODE 1

Rites of Passage

Edmund Talbot is on his way to Australia to take up a government post there, secured for him by his rich and influential godfather. He is witty and naive, and all set for adventure in the face of whatever a long sea voyage might throw at him.

1h 29 min
EPISODE 2

Close Quarters

Tensions grow within the close confines of the ship. The safety of the increasingly dilapidated hulk is by no means assured and the situation is worsened when the foremast is damaged.

1h 26 min
EPISODE 3

Fire Down Below

Edmund is obsessed by his memories of the beautiful Marion. He agrees to be a witness at the wedding of Prettiman and Miss Granham with whom he has established a friendship.

1h 29 min