Around the World with Orson Welles(1955)
Around the World with Orson Welles Synopsis
A six-part British television travel series written, directed, and presented by Orson Welles for ITV in 1955. Filmed entirely in Europe, the series follows Welles through Vienna, the Basque Country, Madrid, Paris’s Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and London’s Chelsea Pensioners, blending travelogue, cultural portraiture, and personal essay. Moving between documentary observation and reflective commentary, the episodes combine interviews, local history, and Welles’s distinctive narration into a series that functions as both travel film and cinematic essay.
Around the World with Orson Welles (1955) is a documentary series that premiered on October 7, 1955, spanning 1 season and 7 episodes. It stars Orson Welles. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1955-10-07
- Last aired:
- 2003-04-12
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Around the World with Orson Welles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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Around the World with Orson Welles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Around the World with Orson Welles?
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Around the World with Orson Welles (1955) is available to stream on Acontra Plus, with episodes also available to buy from Acontra Plus. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Around the World with Orson Welles are there?
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Around the World with Orson Welles has 1 season and 7 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 7, 1955.
Is Around the World with Orson Welles still running?
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No. Around the World with Orson Welles is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on April 12, 2003.
Who is in the cast of Around the World with Orson Welles?
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Around the World with Orson Welles (1955) stars Orson Welles. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Around the World with Orson Welles any good?
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Around the World with Orson Welles (1955) is rated 7.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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