Oliver's Travels
“An eccentric professor and a policewoman pursue criminals and find love.”
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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.
Cast
Sinéad Cusack
as WPC Diane Priest
Alan Bates
as Oliver
Bill Paterson
as Baxter
Morgan Jones
as Michael Priest
Peter Vaughan
as Delaney
Charlotte Coleman
as Cathy
Sophie Uliano
as Sara
Michael Byrne
as Moody
Sue Roderick
as Norma Moody
Mollie Sugden
as Mrs. Robson
Iain Cuthbertson
as Davidson
Richard Davies
as Signwriter
Seasons
Episodes
Mini Series
Looking for Aristotle
Oliver is an involuntarily retired professor with a yen for Beethoven, Jazz and puzzles of all kinds. Diane Priest is a WPC (Woman Police Constable) whose suspicions about a superior officer get her booted from the force. They team up on a journey that Oliver thinks will lead to love, since Diane's statement "Diane, not Priest" is an anagram for "predestination." She thinks he's a loony, but is intrigued by his promise to tell her "the very funny thing I know about sex."
Land of My Fathers
Though Oliver is bound for the Orkneys to find Aristotle, Diane declares she is only going as far as Shrewsbury. But after some successful undercover work there, Diane decides to travel a little further with Oliver. He takes her to the deserted mining town where he grew up. Then she takes over the wheel.
Why Did We Eat the Frogs
Diane decides to make her connection to Oliver temporarily permanent and the couple exchanges "vows" on sacred ground. They begin their "honeymoon" at an inn with a proprietress who is delighted to play along. Next day at Hadrian's Wall, their union is blessed with the surprise appearance of a son. They plot their next move when Oliver discovers that Aristotle is giving them clues to the mystery in the crosswords.
The Farquhar Connection
At the palatial digs of the groovy Baron Kite, Oliver and Diane discover the link between the murder victims and the Farquhar Group. The hospitable baron follows up with an aerial assault. Only divine intervention gets them on the Orkney boat. Meanwhile, Michael discovers that his hacker friend is still in jail, but has left behind a girl as talented as he is.
Do We Look Like That?
Oliver and Diane find Aristotle's home but are too late to meet Aristotle. But then who is doing the current crosswords? Michael manages to get a long incriminating fax to his mother that wraps up the case, and the persistent Mr. Baxter has a final surprise.
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About Oliver's Travels
“An eccentric professor and a policewoman pursue criminals and find love.”
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. Across 1 season and 5 episodes, originally airing on PBS.
Oliver's Travels Cast and Characters
The cast features Sinéad Cusack (as WPC Diane Priest), Alan Bates (as Oliver), Bill Paterson (as Baxter), Morgan Jones (as Michael Priest), and Peter Vaughan (as Delaney). Their performances are a major reason Oliver's Travels has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Oliver's Travels NowWhy People Are Watching Oliver's Travels
Oliver's Travels flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Oliver's Travels online for free?
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How many episodes does Oliver's Travels have?
Oliver's Travels has 5 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Oliver's Travels good? What's the rating?
Oliver's Travels holds a 6.0/10 rating based on 4 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Oliver's Travels?
The main cast includes Sinéad Cusack, Alan Bates, Bill Paterson, and Morgan Jones, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Oliver's Travels available in English?
Yes — Oliver's Travels was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Oliver's Travels released?
Oliver's Travels first aired in 1995.
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How many seasons and episodes does Oliver's Travels have?
Oliver's Travels currently has 1 season and a total of 5 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
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.… It belongs to the Comedy, Drama genres.
In which language is Oliver's Travels originally available?
Oliver's Travels was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Oliver's Travels first released?
Oliver's Travels first premiered on June 11, 1995 (1995). The series has since concluded its run.
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