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The Last Place on Earth

7.419851 seasonTV SeriesDrama

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…

DirectorFerdinand Fairfax
WriterTrevor Griffiths
ProducerTim Van Rellim

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Poles Apart
Feb 18, 1985
E2
Minor Diversions
Feb 20, 1985
E3
Leading Men
Feb 27, 1985
E4
Gentlemen and Players
Mar 6, 1985
E5
The Glories of the Race
Mar 13, 1985
E6
Forgone Conclusion
Mar 20, 1985
E7
Rejoice
Mar 27, 1985

Cast · Directed by Ferdinand Fairfax

MSMartin Shaw
Martin Shaw
Captain R. F. Scott
SMStephen Moore
Stephen Moore
Dr. 'Bill' Wilson
MSMax von Sydow
Max von Sydow
Fridtjof Nansen
PRPat Roach
Pat Roach
PO Evans
BNBill Nighy
Bill Nighy
Cecil Meares
SOSverre Anker Ousdal
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Roald Amundsen
HGHugh Grant
Hugh Grant
Cherry-Garrard
MMMichael Maloney
Michael Maloney
Lt. 'Teddy' Evans
RMRichard Morant
Richard Morant
Capt. 'Titus' Oates
RWRichard Wilson
Richard Wilson
Scott Keltie
SMSylvester McCoy
Sylvester McCoy
Lt. 'Birdie' Bowers
PR
Paul Rothery
'Silas' Wright

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The Last Place on Earth — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Last Place on Earth?

The Last Place on Earth is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory and Fawesome in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Last Place on Earth on Netflix?

No, The Last Place on Earth is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory.

Is The Last Place on Earth on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Last Place on Earth is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch The Last Place on Earth for free?

The Last Place on Earth is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in The Last Place on Earth?

The Last Place on Earth has 1 season in total (7 episodes). The series concluded in 1985.

Are all episodes of The Last Place on Earth out yet?

Yes — all 7 episodes across 1 season of The Last Place on Earth are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Last Place on Earth?

No — The Last Place on Earth ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Last Place on Earth based on a book?

Yes — The Last Place on Earth is based on a book or novel.

Is The Last Place on Earth based on a true story?

Yes — The Last Place on Earth is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).