Nolly

Helena Bonham Carter stars as actress and television presenter Noele 'Nolly' Gordon, the first woman to ever appear on color television and one of the most famous faces on British TV in the 1960s and 1970s. Don't miss the premiere on Sunday, March 17 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS.

"The story of a woman who is a great survivor." Helena Bonham Carter and more discuss the real story behind legendary British television star Noele 'Nolly' Gordon.

Based on the true story of Noele Gordon, one of British TV's most famous faces in the 60s and 70s, the upcoming, all-new miniseries Nolly explores her unceremonious firing, which became front-page news. Premiering on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Nolly shares some wisdom with new cast member Poppy Ngomo as they prepare to shoot a new episode of Crossroads.

In a flashback to 1958, Nolly prepares for her historic interview with Prime Minister Henry Macmillan — the first time a woman ever interviewed a prime minister.

With exit day looming, Nolly is desperate to know how she’ll be killed off from Crossroads. But her farewell is so shocking nobody in the cast could have predicted it.

The pressure is on! At dinner, Nolly confesses her insecurities and fear to Tony about her newest role. Can she pull it off?

To save her career, Nolly returns to the stage in one of theatre’s hardest roles. Riddled with self-doubt and unable to escape her brutal firing, can Nolly prove her doubters wrong?