About this title

Storyline

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.

Country: United Kingdom

Type: scripted

Status: Ended

Language: English

Release Date: October 24, 1986

Also Known As: Światła kabaretów, Los imperios perdidosLost Empires, Kayıp İmparatorluklar, Lost empires |  See more »

Genres

Company Credits

Production Co: Granada Television

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1986 | 7 Episodes

Awards

Awards & Nominations

BAFTA TV Award 1987

Nominee

BAFTA TV Award

Best Make Up

Nominee

BAFTA TV Award

Best Costume Design

Nominee

BAFTA TV Award

Best Graphics

Nominee

BAFTA TV Award

Best Film Sound

Nominee

BAFTA TV Award

Best Design

Nominee

BAFTA TV Award

Best Original Television Music

Primetime Emmy 1987

Nominee

Primetime Emmy

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special

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