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  • The Last Explorers William Speirs Bruce (Season 1, Episode 2)
  • TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, History

The Last Explorers

William Speirs Bruce (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, History
Following in the footsteps of a scientific explorer who has become all but lost to history, Neil charts the remarkable story of William Speirs Bruce, one of Britain's greatest, but least-known, explorers. Bruce set out to conquer ...See moreFollowing in the footsteps of a scientific explorer who has become all but lost to history, Neil charts the remarkable story of William Speirs Bruce, one of Britain's greatest, but least-known, explorers. Bruce set out to conquer Antarctica, not for imperial glory, but to advance scientific knowledge in an era when exploration had become harnessed to national prestige. Written by Joyce M See less
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Director
Colin Murray
Producer
Colin Murray
Cinematographer
Alastair McCormick (photography)
Editor
Clyde Wallbanks
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Updated Dec 1, 2011
Release date
Dec 1, 2011 (United Kingdom)

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