Lost Empires
4
1986-10-24
In 1913, young Richard Herncastle joins his Uncle Nick's magic act and is introduced to the enchanted world of the British music hall. Travelling from one city to the next, assisting at conjuring acts and disappearing acts, Richard comes to know romance, politics, and high adventure. The next year, in a true and terrifying vanishing act, the guns of August blast away that world forever.
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In 1913, young Richard Herncastle joins his Uncle Nick's magic act and is introduced to the enchanted world of the British music hall. Travelling from one city to the next, assisting at conjuring acts and disappearing acts, Richard comes to know romance, politics, and high adventure. The next year, in a true and terrifying vanishing act, the guns of August blast away that world forever.
First Aired
1986-10-24
Last Aired
1986-12-05
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
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Status
Ended
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Language
English
Network
ITV1
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Colin Firth
Colin Firth
John Castle
John Castle
Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier
Beatie Edney
Beatie Edney
Brian Glover
Brian Glover
Carmen du Sautoy
Carmen du Sautoy
Gillian Bevan
Gillian Bevan
Pamela Stephenson
Pamela Stephenson
Alfred Marks
Alfred Marks
Patricia Quinn
Patricia Quinn
Jim Carter
Jim Carter
Mike Edmonds
Mike Edmonds
Mick Walter
Mick Walter