Laurence Olivier Presents (1976)
Laurence Olivier Presents is a 1976 drama series created by Laurence Olivier. It stars Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright and Helen Mirren.
Laurence Olivier Presents is a British television series made by Granada Television which ran from 1976 to 1978.
The plays, with the exception of Hindle Wakes, all starred Laurence Olivier. Some of the plays were based on productions staged at the National Theatre during the period when Olivier was Artistic Director. In addition to distinguished English actors, the casts assembled for these productions included several Hollywood stars, such as Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Joanne Woodward and Maureen Stapleton.
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What is Laurence Olivier Presents about?
Laurence Olivier Presents is a British television series made by Granada Television which ran from 1976 to 1978. The plays, with the exception of Hindle Wakes, all starred Laurence Olivier. Some of the plays were based on productions staged at the National Theatre during the period when Olivier was Artistic Director. In addition to distinguished English actors, the casts assembled for these productions included several Hollywood stars, such as Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Joanne Woodward and Maureen Stapleton.
When was Laurence Olivier Presents released?
Laurence Olivier Presents was released on 5 December 1976.
How many episodes does Laurence Olivier Presents have?
Laurence Olivier Presents has 6 episodes across 2 seasons.
Who made Laurence Olivier Presents?
Laurence Olivier Presents was created by Laurence Olivier.
Cast
- Laurence Olivier as Antonio
- Joan Plowright as Rosa
- Helen Mirren
- Natalie Wood as Margaret
- Robert Wagner as Brick
- Maureen Stapleton as Big Mama
- Rosalind Ayres as Fanny Hawthorn
- Judi Bowker as Beatrice Farrar
- Roy Dotrice as Sir Timothy Farrar
- Trevor Eve as Alan Jeffcote
- Jack Hedley as Chris Hawthorn
- Pat Heywood as Mrs Hawthorn