Jane Asher is quite good in the role of Celia Ryder, she is extraverted, and unbearably irritating in the role as she should be.
Nickolas Grace is wonderfully comic, though very theatrical in the role of Anthony Blanche. He steals all of his scenes. No actor can speak with a stutter better than he,
John Grillo is humorous in the role of Mr. Samgrass. He is masterly with his balance of humor and irritation.
Simon Jones gives a fine performance as Lord Brideshead. His pompousness knows no bounds.
Charles Keating is perfect as Rex Mottram, his callousness is perfectly contrasted with the other actors.
Phobe Nicholls is remarkable as Cordelia Flyte. This is one of the more difficult roles in the series, her transition from childhood to adulthood is astonishing.
Jeremy Sinden is good in the role of Boy Mulcaster. He has the perfect voice.
Laurence Olivier is absolutely astonishing as Lord Marchmain. His final deathbed scene is masterly. He isn't even moving, and yet the scene is compelling. A truly excellent performance.
Claire Bloom is superb in the role of Lady Marchmain. She is brilliant in concealing her deception.
Stephane Audran is not particularly good in the role of Cara. Most of her performance is very typical of television.
Mona Washbourne is right for the role of Nanny Hawkins. You don't even notice she's acting.
John Le Mesurier is fine in the role of Father Mowbray. He has some good comic moments.
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