Screen Two Virtuoso (Season 5, Episode 6)
TV-14
TV Episode | 100 min | Drama

Screen Two

Virtuoso (Season 5, Episode 6)

TV-14

TV Episode | 100 min | Drama

In 1962, the young pianist, John Ogdon wins international success in Moscow and embarks on a whirlwind career. Ten years later, he suffers the onset of mental illness that threatens to destroy his playing, marriage and sanity.

Director

Tony Smith

Writers

William Humble | Brenda Lucas (based on the book by) (as Brenda Lucas Ogdon)

Producer

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Production Designer

David Myerscough-Jones

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 12, 1989

Release date

Feb 12, 1989 (United Kingdom)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 BAFTA Film Award Award. Another 38 wins & 45 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
18 cast members

Name	Known for
Alfred Molina John Ogdon John Ogdon See fewer	Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Alison Steadman Brenda Ogdon Brenda Ogdon See fewer	Life Is Sweet (1990)
John Heard Michael Johnson Michael Johnson See fewer	The Guardian (I) (2006)
Sverre Anker Ousdal Gerard Schurmann Gerard Schurmann See fewer	Blodsbånd (1998)
Jane Booker Carolyn Schurmann Carolyn Schurmann See fewer	Finding Neverland (2004)
Philip Locke Wilfred Stiff Wilfred Stiff See fewer	Thunderball (1965)
Jeremy Sinden Richard Croucher Richard Croucher See fewer	Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Stephen Boxer Brian Masters Brian Masters See fewer	Lucky Man (2016)
Mark Wing-Davey Dr. Powell Dr. Powell See fewer	The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
Bruce Boa Dean Webb Dean Webb See fewer	Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Geoffrey Rose Dr. Levitt Dr. Levitt See fewer	Tuxedo Warrior (1982)
Geraldine Fitzgerald Jackie Jackie See fewer	Cruella (2021)
Tony Bilbow TV interviewer TV interviewer See fewer	EastEnders (1985)
James Nesbitt Young man Young man See fewer	The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
Trevor Martin Bernard (voice) Bernard (voice) See fewer	Babel (I) (2006)
Fred Pearson Father (voice) Father (voice) See fewer	Misfits (2009)
Robert Hickson Paco Parlade Paco Parlade See fewer	An American Werewolf in Paris (1997)
Ling Tai Mitchiko Mitchiko See fewer	Doctor Who (1963)