Lost Empires based on the novel by JB Priestley, and featuring one of the last performances of Sir Laurence Olivier, takes you to the last days of Britain's innocence and the glamorous, magical world of the great music halls - which once brought entertainment to millions. In 1913, young Richard Herncastle, played by Colin Firth, escapes from a stuffy, provincial English background into the glitter and excitement of the theatre world. Funny, sad, and nostalgic, Lost Empires, follows Richard from his naïve, country upbringing to join his uncle Nick Ollanton, a famous music hall illusionist - known as the Indian Magician, Ganga Dun. The mystery of illusions, on and off the stage, is eventually shattered for Richard, whose dream of becoming a famous painter becomes sidetracked while he contends with men gone nearly insane, the lusts of countless women, and a murder that hangs over his head.
S01E04 : Part 4 7.79/10 (44 voting)Richard continues to disregard warnings about his love for Julie and when Julie takes a love nest… |
S01E01 : Part 1 7.72/10 (44 voting)Richard Herncastle joins his Uncle Nick, a great illusionist, on the music hall stage. The year is… |
S01E07 : Part 7 7.2/10 (44 voting)As war is declared and the identity of Nonie Coleman's killer is discovered, Richard and Nick have… |
Actor | Role | Actor | Role |
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Colin Firth Richard Herncastle | John Castle Nick Ollanton | ||
Laurence Olivier Harry Burrard | Pamela Stephenson Lily Farris | ||
Beatie Edney Nancy Ellis | Carmen du Sautoy | ||
Gillian Bevan Cissie Mapes | Mike Edmonds Barney | ||
Clive Hill | Neil Boorman | ||
Ted Morris | Patricia Quinn Doris Tingley | ||
Jim Carter Inspector Crabb |
Name | Job |
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Ian Curteis | Writer |
Alan Grint | Writer |