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  • Lost Empires (1986–1986)
  • TV Mini-series | 420 min | Drama
Lost Empires (1986–1986)
TV Mini-series | 420 min | Drama

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 ...See moreIn 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. See less
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Ian Curteis (adaptation) | J.B. Priestley (novel)
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Updated Oct 24, 1986

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Oct 24, 1986 (United Kingdom)

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82 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Colin Firth
Richard Herncastle Richard Herncastle   See fewer
7
John Castle
Nick Ollanton Nick Ollanton   See fewer
7
Gillian Bevan
Cissie Mapes Cissie Mapes   See fewer
7
Mike Edmonds
Barney Barney   See fewer
7
Ted Morris
Sam Hayes Sam Hayes   See fewer
7
Neil Boorman
Ben Hayes Ben Hayes   See fewer
7
Carmen Du Sautoy
Julie Blane Julie Blane   See fewer
6
Francesca McGregor
Nonie Colmar Nonie Colmar   See fewer
5
Jean Marie Segal
Gustav Colmar Gustav Colmar   See fewer
5
John Ballanger
Andre Colmar Andre Colmar   See fewer
5
Larbi Slemane
Jean Colmar Jean Colmar   See fewer
5
Brian Glover
Tommy Beamish Tommy Beamish   See fewer
4
Beatie Edney
Nancy Ellis Nancy Ellis   See fewer
4
Emil Wolk
Ricarlo Ricarlo   See fewer
4
Anthony Newlands
Hubert Courtenay Hubert Courtenay   See fewer
4
Rio Fortune
The Ragtime Three The Ragtime Three   See fewer
3
Mike Mosebury
The Ragtime Three The Ragtime Three   See fewer
3
Claude Walloon
The Ragtime Three The Ragtime Three   See fewer
3
Brenda Larenty
The Montanas The Montanas   See fewer
3
Miguel
The Montanas The Montanas   See fewer
3
Stephen Brigden
Bob Hodson Bob Hodson   See fewer
3
Jane Arden
Susie Hodson Susie Hodson   See fewer
3
Mick Walter
Philip Tewby Philip Tewby   See fewer
3
Bruce Morrison
Ambrose Ambrose   See fewer
3
John Asquith
Esmond Esmond   See fewer
3
Alfred Marks
Otto Mergen Otto Mergen   See fewer
2
Pamela Stephenson
Lily Farris Lily Farris   See fewer
2
Weston Gavin
Bill Jennings Bill Jennings   See fewer
2
Kenneth Nelson
Hank Johnson Hank Johnson   See fewer
2
Julia Parrott
Vesta Tilley Vesta Tilley   See fewer
2
Circus de Reszke
Duffields Dogs Duffields Dogs   See fewer
2
Jim Carter
Inspector Crabb Inspector Crabb   See fewer
2
Patricia Quinn
Doris Tingley Doris Tingley   See fewer
2
Jane Eaglen
Britannia / Lottie Dean Britannia / Lottie Dean   See fewer
2
Carrie Davies
Peggy Canford Peggy Canford   See fewer
2
Charlotte Plowright
Maisie Dawe Maisie Dawe   See fewer
2
Jeffrey Segal
Bosanby Bosanby   See fewer
2
James Eastham
The Musical Tiplows The Musical Tiplows   See fewer
2
Maria Rayner
The Musical Tiplows The Musical Tiplows   See fewer
2
Jane Venables
The Musical Tiplows The Musical Tiplows   See fewer
2
2
Patricia Heneghan
Varvara Wall Varvara Wall   See fewer
2
Peter Barton
George Wall George Wall   See fewer
2
Lila Kaye
Rose Bentwood Rose Bentwood   See fewer
2
Roy Barraclough
Alfred Bentwood Alfred Bentwood   See fewer
2
1
Rachel Gurney
Mrs. Agnes Foster Jones Mrs. Agnes Foster Jones   See fewer
1
Drew Dawson
Norman Hislop Norman Hislop   See fewer
1
Wanda Ventham
Mrs. Muriel Dirks Mrs. Muriel Dirks   See fewer
1
Rex Arundel
Newcastle Empire M.D. Newcastle Empire M.D.   See fewer
1
Richard Alexander
Burrington Empire Callboy Burrington Empire Callboy   See fewer
1
Al Ashton
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
1
Matthew Solon
Alfred Dunsop Alfred Dunsop   See fewer
1
Patrick McGuigan
Liverpool Empire M.D. Liverpool Empire M.D.   See fewer
1
James Cosmo
Inspector Furness Inspector Furness   See fewer
1
1
Andrea Gordon
Phyllis Robinson Phyllis Robinson   See fewer
1
Margo Stanley
Lady Chernock Lady Chernock   See fewer
1
Sharon Bower
Julie's Replacement Julie's Replacement   See fewer
1
1
Rod Arthur
Recruiting Sergeant Recruiting Sergeant   See fewer
1
Joseph Ward
The Irish Tenor The Irish Tenor   See fewer
1
Laurence Olivier
Harry Burrard Harry Burrard   See fewer
1
1
Walter McMonagle
Archie Tingley Archie Tingley   See fewer
1
Arthur Hewlett
Mr. Pitter Mr. Pitter   See fewer
1
Hugh Cross
Mr. Foster Jones Mr. Foster Jones   See fewer
1
Beti Lloyd-Jones
Lady Speaker Lady Speaker   See fewer
1
Tim Dantay
Spider Evans Spider Evans   See fewer
1
Ken Kitson
Inspector Woods Inspector Woods   See fewer
1
Ralph Riach
Edinburgh Empire M.D. Edinburgh Empire M.D.   See fewer
1
Bob Murphy
Bagpipes Bagpipes   See fewer
1
Madge Hindle
Mrs. Schurer Mrs. Schurer   See fewer
1
John Carmichael
Scottish Musician Scottish Musician   See fewer
1
Christopher Rozycki
Max Schurer Max Schurer   See fewer
1
Joe Holmes
Vicar Vicar   See fewer
1
Charlie Cowie
Scottish Musician Scottish Musician   See fewer
1
Alistair McBain
Scottish Musician Scottish Musician   See fewer
1
Bill Gibbon
Scottish Dancer Scottish Dancer   See fewer
1
Glen Johnston
Scottish Dancer Scottish Dancer   See fewer
1
Raymond Kay
Scottish Dancer Scottish Dancer   See fewer
1
Ian McCloud
Scottish Dancer Scottish Dancer   See fewer
1
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