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Laurence Olivier Presents

TV series

Laurence Olivier Presents

7/ 10· 119762 seasons · 6 episodes
Drama

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.

Created by
Laurence Olivier

Seasons and episodes

2 seasons · 6 episodes

Ended
2

Season 2

3 episodesJanuary 1, 1978
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  1. 1
    S2 E1

    Saturday, Sunday, Monday

    Jan 1, 1978

    The story of a Neapolitan family, with all their temperamental clashes, hidden resentments and strong loyalties, who meet every Sunday for a gigantic Sunday lunch, cooked by Donna Rosa, who is famed for the excellence of her ragout. On one

  2. 2
    S2 E2

    Come Back Little Sheba

    Jan 8, 1978

    The play takes a stark look at a pair of misfits. Doc is a filed doctor fighting to stay sober in the shadow of alcoholism. Lola is a loving but inadequate wife mourning for both her lost youth and her lost dog, Sheba.

  3. 3
    S2 E3

    Daphne Laureola

    Jan 15, 1978

    Lady Pitts is a middle-aged, Newnham-educated lady who was once director of a biscuit factory by day while running a shelter for prostitutes by night. Ernest is a young Polish student who meets Lady Pitts one evening when she is alone and v

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How many seasons of Laurence Olivier Presents are there?
Laurence Olivier Presents has 2 seasons and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of Laurence Olivier Presents?
Laurence Olivier Presents has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 15, 1978.
Who stars in Laurence Olivier Presents?
Laurence Olivier Presents stars Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright, Helen Mirren, Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner.

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