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2 videodiscs (200 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. Interweaves two stories: John Harrison's forty-year obsession with building his perfect timekeeper, known today as the chronometer; and naval officer Rupert Gould who, two hundred years later, stumbles across Harrison's forgotten chronometers and devotes himself to restoring Harrison's long-neglected mechanical masterpieces. a Granada Film production for Channel Four in association with A & E Television Networks ; producer, Selwyn Roberts ; written and directed by Charles Sturridge. Originally produced for television in 1999. Based on the book by Dava Sobel. Includes behind-the-scenes featurette, interactive menus, and scene selection. Jeremy Irons, Michael Gambon. Harrison, John 1693-1776 Drama Gould, R. T. (Rupert Thomas) 1890-1948 Drama Sobel, Dava Film adaptations PN1992.77 076702771x 180826 20180826170110.0