The Olivier Awards Season 2001 Episode 1 - The 2001 Laurence Olivier Awards

Airdate: 2001-Feb-24

Episode summary:

Clive Anderson hosts the star-studded annual ceremony honouring Britain's finest theatrical talent. Competition is fierce, with stars such as Jessica Lange and Helen Mirren nominated for best actress, and Sean Campion and Conleth Hill up against Michael Gambon , Bill Nighy and Simon Russell Beale for best actor award. Other categories include best new play and best new musical, while guests presenting awards include Sacha Distel , Patricia Hodge , Victoria Wood and the League of Gentlemen.

About The Olivier Awards series:

The Olivier Awards is an annual awards ceremony that is widely recognised as the most prestigious stage honours event on the UK calendar.The awards...Show more >