Lillie (1978– )

TV Mini-Series  -   -  Adventure | Biography | Drama
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Lillie Langtry, trapped in a loveless marriage, takes full advantage of her beauty, attracting many lovers and admirers including the Prince of Wales and Oscar Wilde. As her husband slowly ... See full summary »

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1978
2 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards »

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 Lillie (13 episodes, 1978)
Catherine Feller ...
 Dominique (11 episodes, 1978)
Anton Rodgers ...
 Edward Langtry (9 episodes, 1978)
Denis Lill ...
 Bertie (9 episodes, 1978)
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 Oscar Wilde (9 episodes, 1978)
Peggy Ann Wood ...
 Mrs. Le Breton (9 episodes, 1978)
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 Patsy Cornwallis-West (8 episodes, 1978)
Patrick Holt ...
 Dean Le Breton (7 episodes, 1978)
Brian Deacon ...
 Frank Miles (7 episodes, 1978)
John Barcroft ...
 Francis Knollys (7 episodes, 1978)
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Lillie Langtry, trapped in a loveless marriage, takes full advantage of her beauty, attracting many lovers and admirers including the Prince of Wales and Oscar Wilde. As her husband slowly drinks himself to death, Lillie embarks upon a sensational career as a somewhat talented yet beautiful actress in Britain and the United States. Throughout her life she attracts rich and sometimes brutal lovers, endures financial ruin and scandal, yet maintains her dignity, elegance, and a certain amount of her beauty until the end of her life. Written by <LACrosthwait@prodigy.net>

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Francesca Annis (Lillie Langtry) plays the mother of Joanna David (Jeanne Marie Malcolm) on the series even though she is only a year and a half her senior in real life. See more »

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Oscar Wilde: The truth is that I really do love you, yet it is the curse of my nature that I can desire but not possess beauty. It must always be just out of reach. I've wept for you and for myself.
Lillie Langtry: If you let me, I would show you I'm more real than the goddess you imagine.
Oscar Wilde: That is the one truth that I am frightened of.
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Featured in The Story of the Costume Drama: The Stars (2008) See more »

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Divine series, outstanding Annis
21 February 2010 | by (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews

I found this biographical series truly fascinating. I was introduced to it by my grandmother, and I saw it with her, and I couldn't stop watching. "Lillie" is divine in every sense of the word, with sumptuous attention to detail, with the breathtaking scenery and lavish costumes. The music is beautiful and haunting, and the script is sophisticated enough. The story of Lillie, the woman ahead of her time, is compelling and maintains interest throughout. The performances are top notch, with Francessca Annis outstanding as Lillie, playing her with grace, determination and a great deal of charm. Peter Egan plays Oscar Wilde pretty much to perfection, and Anton Rogers is excellent as Langtry. Do I have any complaints about "Lillie"? Not of the mini-series itself, as I found it positively divine, but the picture quality was sometimes a little too grainy and washed out. Overall, I loved "Lillie" and recommend it. 10/10 Bethany Cox


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