Series

Lost Empires

★ 5.8(8)19861h 0m1 season

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Where to watch Lost Empires

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Good to know

Release date: 1986-10-24
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 7
Network: ITV1
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom

About Lost Empires

Lost Empires is a 1986 web series in the Drama genre, starring Colin Firth, John Castle and Laurence Olivier. It spans 1 season and 7 episodes, and originally aired on ITV1. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Lost Empires in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Season 17 eps · 1986

Cast

Colin Firth

Richard Herncastle

John Castle

Nick Ollanton

Laurence Olivier

Harry Burrard

Beatie Edney

Nancy Ellis

Brian Glover

Tommy Beamish

Carmen du Sautoy

Julie Blane

Gillian Bevan

Cissie Mapes

Pamela Stephenson

Lily Farris

Alfred Marks

Otto Mergen

Patricia Quinn

Doris Tingley

Jim Carter

Inspector Crabb

Mike Edmonds

Barney

Themes & keywords

miniseries

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Lost Empires in Switzerland?+

Lost Empires is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Lost Empires on Netflix?+

Lost Empires is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How many seasons of Lost Empires are there?+

Lost Empires has 1 season and 7 episodes in total.

Who stars in Lost Empires?+

Lost Empires stars Colin Firth, John Castle, Laurence Olivier, Beatie Edney and Brian Glover.

When did Lost Empires come out?+

Lost Empires is a 1986 web series.

What genre is Lost Empires?+

Lost Empires is Drama series.