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Oliver's Travels (1995)

TV Series ★ 6.0 50 min

Comedy Drama

Bates plays the titular Oliver, a keen word-game enthusiast and lecturer in comparative religion. After his teaching post is made redundant, he resolves to make use of his new wealth of free time by going to visit his favourite crossword compiler, 'Aristotle', with whom he has corresponded but whom he has never met. When he arrives, however, he finds Aristotle's house has been ransacked and its occupant has departed for parts unknown, and he sets out to discover why.

Alan Plater Creator Giles Foster Director

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Released
June 11, 1995
Runtime
50 min
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Sinéad Cusack Sinéad Cusack WPC Diane Priest Alan Bates Alan Bates Oliver Bill Paterson Bill Paterson Baxter Morgan Jones Morgan Jones Michael Priest Peter Vaughan Peter Vaughan Delaney Charlotte Coleman Charlotte Coleman Cathy Sophie Uliano Sara Michael Byrne Michael Byrne Moody Sue Roderick Norma Moody Mollie Sugden Mollie Sugden Mrs. Robson Iain Cuthbertson Iain Cuthbertson Davidson Richard Davies Richard Davies Signwriter

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Frequently asked questions

What is Oliver's Travels about?
Bates plays the titular Oliver, a keen word-game enthusiast and lecturer in comparative religion. After his teaching post is made redundant, he resolves to make use of his new wealth of free time by going to visit his favourite crossword compiler, 'Aristotle', with whom he has corresponded but whom he has never met. When he arrives, however, he finds Aristotle's house has been ransacked and its occupant has departed for parts unknown, and he sets out to discover why.
Who created Oliver's Travels?
Oliver's Travels was created by Alan Plater, Giles Foster.
Who stars in Oliver's Travels?
Oliver's Travels stars Sinéad Cusack, Alan Bates, Bill Paterson, Morgan Jones.
When was Oliver's Travels released?
Oliver's Travels is a 1995 comedy, drama series.
Where can I watch Oliver's Travels?
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