TV series

Oliver's Travels

Latest episode

S1 E5 · Do We Look Like That?

Sunday, July 9, 1995

About Oliver's Travels

Oliver's Travels is a comedy and drama TV series that premiered on PBS on June 11, 1995. It has 1 season and 5 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 5 "Do We Look Like That?", aired on July 9, 1995.

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.

Comedy
Drama

Last updated September 24, 2026

Episodes

5 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

1995 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 31 years ago

Oliver is a middle-aged lecturer in Comparative Religion, with a passion for trivia, crosswords, and anagrams, and a very strange sense of humour. Having been fired from the University of the Rhondda Valley, and with no family ties, he decides to set off on a quest to find 'Aristotle', a setter of crosswords. He teams up with WPC Diane Priest, who has just been suspended for asking too many questions about a local murder that seems to implicate the Chief Constable. Pursued by 'The Man with No Name', the unlikely duo visit Shrewsbury, North Yorkshire, Durham, Hadrian's Wall, and Kirkleven in the Scottish highlands on their journey to find 'Aristotle' in the Orkney Isles.

Oliver's Travels Miniseries release dates →

E5

5. Do We Look Like That?

Finale 31 years ago

Oliver and Diane find Aristotle's home but are too late to meet Aristotle. But then who is doing the current crosswords? Michael manages to get a long incriminating fax to his mother that wraps up the case, and the persistent Mr. Baxter has a final surprise.
E4

4. The Farquhar Connection

31 years ago

At the palatial digs of the groovy Baron Kite, Oliver and Diane discover the link between the murder victims and the Farquhar Group. The hospitable baron follows up with an aerial assault. Only divine intervention gets them on the Orkney boat. Meanwhile, Michael discovers that his hacker friend is still in jail, but has left behind a girl as talented as he is.
E3

3. Why Did We Eat the Frogs

31 years ago

Diane decides to make her connection to Oliver temporarily permanent and the couple exchanges "vows" on sacred ground. They begin their "honeymoon" at an inn with a proprietress who is delighted to play along. Next day at Hadrian's Wall, their union is blessed with the surprise appearance of a son. They plot their next move when Oliver discovers that Aristotle is giving them clues to the mystery in the crosswords.
E2

2. Land of My Fathers

31 years ago

Though Oliver is bound for the Orkneys to find Aristotle, Diane declares she is only going as far as Shrewsbury. But after some successful undercover work there, Diane decides to travel a little further with Oliver. He takes her to the deserted mining town where he grew up. Then she takes over the wheel.
E1

1. Looking for Aristotle

31 years ago

Oliver is an involuntarily retired professor with a yen for Beethoven, Jazz and puzzles of all kinds. Diane Priest is a WPC (Woman Police Constable) whose suspicions about a superior officer get her booted from the force. They team up on a journey that Oliver thinks will lead to love, since Diane's statement "Diane, not Priest" is an anagram for "predestination." She thinks he's a loony, but is intrigued by his promise to tell her "the very funny thing I know about sex."

Cast & crew

Created by Alan Plater

Bill Paterson

Baxter
Morgan Jones

Michael Priest
Peter Vaughan

Delaney
Miles Anderson

Baron Kite
Charlotte Coleman

Cathy
Sophie Uliano

Sara
Michael Byrne

Moody
Sue Roderick

Norma Moody
Robert Blythe

Sgt Willis
Richard Davies

Signwriter
Muriel Pavlow

Librarian
John H. Francis

Landlord
Brinley Jenkins

Boswell
Ian Tucker

Hotel Bellboy
Lisa George

Nicola
Noni Lewis

Student

Oliver's Travels FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Oliver's Travels?

Oliver's Travels has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on July 9, 1995.

When did the latest episode of Oliver's Travels come out?

The most recent episode of Oliver's Travels, Season 1 Episode 5 "Do We Look Like That?", aired on July 9, 1995.

How many seasons of Oliver's Travels are there?

Oliver's Travels has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.

When did Oliver's Travels first air?

Oliver's Travels first aired on PBS on June 11, 1995.

How do I get notified when new episodes of Oliver's Travels are released?

Download the Streambay app, follow Oliver's Travels, and you'll get a push notification the moment each new episode is released.

Never miss Oliver's Travels

This show has ended, but Streambay will tell you if it ever comes back.

Coming soon to App Store Get it on Google Play

Show info

Status: Finished
First aired: June 11, 1995
Last aired: July 9, 1995
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5
Network: PBS, BBC One Wales
Created by: Alan Plater
Episode length: 50 min
Language: English
Country: GB

More new PBS releases →

TMDB IMDb

More like Oliver's Travels

5.4

S1 · E2868 3 months ago

Come Home Love: Lo and Behold

Hung Sue Gan starting from the bottom, established his own logistics company, which is now running smoothly. His only concern now are his three daughters. His eldest daughter has immigrated overseas. His second daughter Hung Yeuk Shui has reached the marriageable age, but has no hopes for marriage anytime soon. She is constantly bickering with her younger sister Hung Sum Yue, who is an honour student, over trivial matters, causing their father to not know whether to laugh or cry. Hung Sue Yan, Hung Sue Gan's brother, moves in with the family, temporarily ending his life as a nomadic photograph...

Synopsis: Hung Sue Gan starting from the bottom, established his own logistics company, which is now running smoothly. His only concern now are his three daughters. His eldest daughter has immigrated overseas. His second daughter Hung Yeuk Shui has reached the marriageable age, but has no hopes for marriage anytime soon. She is constantly bickering with her younger sister Hung Sum Yue, who is an honour student, over trivial matters, causing their father to not know whether to laugh or cry. Hung Sue Yan, Hung Sue Gan's brother, moves in with the family, temporarily ending his life as a nomadic photograph...
6.3

S27 · E253 6 years ago

Young Hearts

Malhação is a Brazilian television series for the teenage audience. The soap started in 1995, and was set in a fictional Gym Club called Malhação on Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. Through the years the location varied slightly. Although the name of the soap remains the same, it is now set in the Múltipla Escolha High School.

Synopsis: Malhação is a Brazilian television series for the teenage audience. The soap started in 1995, and was set in a fictional Gym Club called Malhação on Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. Through the years the location varied slightly. Although the name of the soap remains the same, it is now set in the Múltipla Escolha High School.
8.4

S4 · E10 1 month ago

Ted Lasso

Synopsis: Ted Lasso, an American football coach, moves to England when he's hired to manage a soccer team—despite having no experience. With cynical players and a doubtful town, will he get them to see the Ted Lasso Way?
8.5

S8 · E18 6 months ago

The Rookie

Synopsis: Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.
8.2

S11 · E12 5 years ago

Shameless

Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.

Synopsis: Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.
7.9

S8 · E23 14 years ago

Desperate Housewives

Synopsis: Looking down on her friends and family isn't a way of life for Mary Alice Young... it's a way of death. One day, in her perfect house, in the loveliest of suburbs, Mary Alice ended it all. Now she's taking us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors, commenting from her elevated P.O.V.
6.2

S6 · E13 3 years ago

Spotlight

The students at the Berlin School of Arts share a dream: success on the big stage—whether as dancers, singers, musicians, actors, or comedians. At the BSA, they inch closer to that goal every day. Yet, at the same time, they are just ordinary teenagers. They discover that success doesn't simply fall into one's lap; instead, every day demands hard work. On top of that, the school must contend with adversaries like Manuel Kanz and Mysterius. The series also addresses typical teenage issues—parents, friendships, puberty, rejection, and loneliness—as well as the fundamental question: "Who am I, an...

Synopsis: The students at the Berlin School of Arts share a dream: success on the big stage—whether as dancers, singers, musicians, actors, or comedians. At the BSA, they inch closer to that goal every day. Yet, at the same time, they are just ordinary teenagers. They discover that success doesn't simply fall into one's lap; instead, every day demands hard work. On top of that, the school must contend with adversaries like Manuel Kanz and Mysterius. The series also addresses typical teenage issues—parents, friendships, puberty, rejection, and loneliness—as well as the fundamental question: "Who am I, an...
8.2

S8 · E22 20 years ago

Charmed

Three sisters (Prue, Piper and Phoebe) reunite and unlock their powers to become the Charmed Ones, the most powerful good witches of all time, whose prophesied destiny is to protect innocent lives from evil beings such as demons and warlocks. Each sister possesses unique magical powers that grow and evolve, while they attempt to maintain normal lives in modern day San Francisco.

Synopsis: Three sisters (Prue, Piper and Phoebe) reunite and unlock their powers to become the Charmed Ones, the most powerful good witches of all time, whose prophesied destiny is to protect innocent lives from evil beings such as demons and warlocks. Each sister possesses unique magical powers that grow and evolve, while they attempt to maintain normal lives in modern day San Francisco.
7.9

S7 · E22 19 years ago

Gilmore Girls

Synopsis: Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.
8.0

S7 · E14 2 years ago

Young Sheldon

Synopsis: The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.
7.9

S8 · E10 12 years ago

Psych

Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved. Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.

Synopsis: Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved. Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.
7.4

S15 · E8 7 months ago

Death in Paradise

Synopsis: A brilliant but idiosyncratic British detective and his resourceful local team solve baffling murder mysteries on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie.

Never miss Oliver's Travels.

Download Streambay and follow Oliver's Travels. We’ll notify you the moment a new episode is released. It’s free, with no sign-up and no personal information required.