Lost Empires (1986)

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.

Ended

The show consists of 1 season and 7 episodes.

S01E04

S01E04 : Part 4 7.79/10 (44 voting)

S01E01

S01E01 : Part 1 7.72/10 (44 voting)

S01E07

S01E07 : Part 7 7.2/10 (44 voting)

ActorRoleActorRole
Colin Firth Colin Firth
Richard Herncastle
John Castle John Castle
Nick Ollanton
Laurence Olivier Laurence Olivier
Harry Burrard
Pamela Stephenson Pamela Stephenson
Lily Farris
Beatie Edney Beatie Edney
Nancy Ellis
Carmen du Sautoy Carmen du Sautoy
Gillian Bevan Gillian Bevan
Cissie Mapes
Mike Edmonds Mike Edmonds
Barney
Clive Hill
Neil Boorman
Ted Morris
Patricia Quinn Patricia Quinn
Doris Tingley
Jim Carter Jim Carter
Inspector Crabb
NameJob
Ian CurteisWriter
Alan GrintWriter

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  • Original title

    Lost Empires

  • Type

  • Episodes

    1 Season • 7 Episodes

  • Rating

    7.91/10 (290 voting)

  • Popularity : 100%

  • Country of origin

    GB

  • Original language(s)

    en

  • Running time

    60 :

  • Status

    Ended