Race to the Bottom of the World

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Race to the Bottom of the World

In 1911, two rival expeditions set out for the last unclaimed prize in exploration: the South Pole. Roald Amundsen and Captain Robert Falcon Scott brought radically different philosophies to the deadliest environment on Earth. This documentary series explores the strategy, the suffering, and the fatal decisions that led to flawless victory for one team and legendary tragedy for the other.

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Episodes

  1. 01 The Secret Telegram The race to the South Pole begins with a lie. Roald Amundsen pivots his Arctic expedition south in secret, setting up a dramatic clash with the British establishment's chosen hero, Captain Scott.
  2. 02 Dogs, Ponies, and Pride Before ever setting foot on the ice, the two expeditions seal their fates through their vastly different choices in transport, clothing, and survival philosophy.
  3. 03 Winter on the Ice As the Antarctic winter sets in, both teams race to lay supply depots. But the brutal conditions expose cracks in British planning and spark a mutiny in the Norwegian camp.
  4. 04 The Norwegian Express Amundsen's final push to the South Pole is a masterclass in efficiency, utilizing skis, dogs, and a controversial strategy of sacrifice to conquer the unknown.
  5. 05 The Man-Haulers Scott's grueling march to the Pole is defined by immense physical labor and a series of last-minute decisions that doom his men before they even reach their goal.
  6. 06 Eleven Miles The tragic return journey of Scott's party transforms a logistical failure into a powerful myth of British martyrdom that would overshadow Amundsen's victory for a century.

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