Drama

Nolly

Helena Bonham Carter stars in Nolly. Nolly reveals the story of Noele “Nolly” Gordon, one of the most famous faces on British TV in the 1960s and 70s, whose unceremonious firing from her hit show at the height of her career was front-page news.

Episode 1

48m 57s

Noele Gordon is at the height of her success, with her soap opera riding high in the ratings. Then she’s suddenly sacked overnight - but why?

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S2024 E1 - 48m 57s

    Noele Gordon is at the height of her success, with her soap opera riding high in the ratings. Then she’s suddenly sacked overnight - but why?

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S2024 E2 - 46m 37s

    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.

  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3

    S2024 E3 - 48m 23s

    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?

Extras + Features

  • Teaser: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Teaser

    S2024 - 30s

    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.

  • An Inside Look: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    An Inside Look

    S2024 - 2m 1s

    "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.

  • Official Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Official Preview

    S2024 - 58s

    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.

  • Episode 1 Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1 Scene

    S2024 E1 - 1m 45s

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

  • Episode 2 Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2 Scene

    S2024 E2 - 1m 28s

    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.

  • Episode 2 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2 Preview

    S2024 E2 - 28s

    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.

  • Episode 3 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3 Preview

    S2024 E3 - 28s

    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?

  • Episode 3 Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3 Scene

    S2024 E3 - 1m 39s

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

Schedule

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    Nolly on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Nolly

    Saturday
    Nov 9

    1 Hour

    The Crossroads cast are desperate to learn how exactly Nolly's character is going to be written out of the show, but Jack is determined to keep the plot secret until the very last moment.
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    Nolly on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Nolly

    Sunday
    Nov 10

    53 Minutes

    The Crossroads cast are desperate to learn how exactly Nolly's character is going to be written out of the show, but Jack is determined to keep the plot secret until the very last moment.
  • Image
    Nolly on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Nolly

    Monday
    Nov 11

    1 Hour

    To save her career, Nolly returns to the stage in one of theater's hardest roles.
  • Image
    Nolly on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Nolly

    Tuesday
    Nov 12

    1 Hour

    To save her career, Nolly returns to the stage in one of theater's hardest roles.
  • Image
    Nolly on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Nolly

    Tuesday
    Nov 12

    1 Hour

    To save her career, Nolly returns to the stage in one of theater's hardest roles.
  • Image
    Nolly on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Nolly

    Saturday
    Nov 16

    1 Hour

    To save her career, Nolly returns to the stage in one of theater's hardest roles.
  • Image
    Nolly on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Nolly

    Sunday
    Nov 17

    58 Minutes

    To save her career, Nolly returns to the stage in one of theater's hardest roles.

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