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Performance

  • TV Series
  • 1991–19981991–1998
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6.5/10
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Performance (1991)
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Uncle Vanya
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  • Drama

An anthology series of various plays and dramatic performances.An anthology series of various plays and dramatic performances.An anthology series of various plays and dramatic performances.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
77
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Ian Holm
    • Ronald Pickup
    • Jane Horrocks
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  • Stars
    • Ian Holm
    • Ronald Pickup
    • Jane Horrocks
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

    Episodes26

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    Uncle Vanya
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    Uncle Vanya

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    Ian Holm
    Ian Holm
    • Astrovas Astrov…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1991–1998
    Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup
    • King Henry IVas King Henry IV…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1991–1995
    Jane Horrocks
    Jane Horrocks
    • Beatie Bryantas Beatie Bryant…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1991–1995
    Hugh Grant
    Hugh Grant
    • Alsemeroas Alsemero…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1991–1993
    Elizabeth McGovern
    Elizabeth McGovern
    • Beatrice-Joannaas Beatrice-Joanna…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992–1993
    Ian Bannen
    Ian Bannen
    • Prof. Serebryakovas Prof. Serebryakov…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1991–1994
    Stephen Rea
    Stephen Rea
    • Ejlert Lovborgas Ejlert Lovborg…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1993–1995
    Leslie Phillips
    Leslie Phillips
    • Judge Michael Argyleas Judge Michael Argyle…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1991–1993
    Colin Firth
    Colin Firth
    • Charles Holroydas Charles Holroyd…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1994–1995
    Corin Redgrave
    Corin Redgrave
    • Angeloas Angelo…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1994–1995
    Susan Brown
    Susan Brown
    • Billas Bill…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1991
    David Calder
    David Calder
    • Nils Krogstadas Nils Krogstad…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992–1995
    William Osborne
    • Cyril Clatworthyas Cyril Clatworthy…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1991–1998
    Stephen Moore
    Stephen Moore
    • Art Nicelyas Art Nicely…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992–1994
    Paul Rhys
    Paul Rhys
    • Christopheras Christopher…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1994–1998
    Geraldine Somerville
    Geraldine Somerville
    • Ann Welchas Ann Welch…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1994–1995
    Timothy Spall
    Timothy Spall
    • Chicoas Chico…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1991–1992
    Robin Bailey
    Robin Bailey
    • Charlesas Charles…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992–1995
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    An anthology series of various plays and dramatic performances.
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    • anthology
    • based on play
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    • Trivia
      This series featured seven actors and three actresses who were knighted: Sir Ian Holm, Sir John Gielgud, Sir Nigel Hawthorne, Sir John Hurt, Sir Kenneth Branagh, Sir Alec Guinness, Sir Michael Gambon, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Penelope Wilton, and Dame Eileen Atkins.

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    • Release date
      • October 5, 1991 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Studio BB, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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