To the Ends of the Earth

To the Ends of the Earth

Drama 2005

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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.

Drama 2005

Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Jared Harris, Sam Neill

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.

1 hr 29 min · 6 Jul 2005
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.

1 hr 27 min · 13 Jul 2005
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.

1 hr 29 min · 20 Jul 2005

Benedict Cumberbatch

Edmund Talbot
Jared Harris

Actor
Sam Neill

Mr. Prettiman
Victoria Hamilton

Actor
Daniel Evans

Actor

About

To the Ends of the Earth

DRAMA

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.

Information

Studio: BBC1
Released: 2005
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom)
Audio: English (United Kingdom), German (Germany)