What a fine programme that was, called "Longitude", recently shown on UK TV, starring Michael Gambon as John Harrison and Jeremy Irons as Lt.-Cdr. R.T. Gould. Message worldwide: if it comes your way and you care about the means of finding time don't miss it. It showed Harrison in all his crabbed glory as well as an interesting insight into the tortured character of Gould, twentieth century restorer of Harrison's chronometers, dealing with him more fully than in Dava Sobel's book "Longitude" on which the film was based. Also a portrayal of Nevil Maskelyne, Astronomer Royal, originator of the "Nautical Almanac and Astronomical Ephemeris", proponent of longitude by lunar distance, and all round nasty bit of work. Enjoy!
Frank 55N 1W -- Frank Evans
