Laurence Olivier Presents (series)
- Creator: Laurence Olivier
- Genre: Drama
- Release date: 12/5/1976
- Release date of last episode: 1/15/1978
- Series status: Ended
- Seasons count: 2 ( List of episodes )
- Episodes count: 6
Series description
Laurence Olivier Presents is a British television series made by Granada Television which ran from 1976 to 1978. The plays, with the exception of Hindle Wakes, all starred Laurence Olivier. Some of the plays were based on productions staged at the National Theatre during the period when Olivier was Artistic Director. In addition to distinguished English actors, the casts assembled for these productions included several Hollywood stars, such as Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Joanne Woodward and Maureen Stapleton.