Oliver's Travels (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 1995, Oliver's Travels is a comedy and drama series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Oliver's Travels stars Sinéad Cusack as WPC Diane Priest, Alan Bates as Oliver, Bill Paterson as Baxter and Miles Anderson as Baron Kite, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Oliver's Travels has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oliver's Travels page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oliver's Travels tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oliver's Travels (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Oliver's Travels change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Oliver's Travels worth watching?
- Oliver's Travels holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oliver's Travels?
- Oliver's Travels stars Sinéad Cusack, Alan Bates, Bill Paterson, Miles Anderson and Morgan Jones.
- When was Oliver's Travels released?
- Oliver's Travels was released in 1995.