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Oz: The Great and Powerful

Fantasy prequel. A brash showman is abruptly transported to Oz, where witch Theodora believes him to be the great wizard prophecy says will save the land.

Colourful prequel to the legendary tales of the magical realm. Kansas, 1905. A brash showman who performs tricks rather than real magic is abruptly transported to fantastical Oz, where witch Theodora believes him to be the great wizard prophecy says will save the land. Her sister Evanora is less convinced, but 'Oz' discovers the power of belief can be as good as mystical ability - though Theodora feels betrayed by the truth.

2 hours, 1 minute

Last on

Sat 12 Mar 2022 14:00
BBC Two

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 01:42

    Emeli Sandé

    Heaven

  • 02:00

    Mariah Carey

    Almost Home

Credits

Oscar 'Oz' Diggs James Franco
Theodora Mila Kunis
Evanora Rachel Weisz
Annie/Glinda Michelle Williams
Frank/Finley Zach Braff
Master Tinker Bill Cobbs
Girl in Wheelchair/China Girl Joey King
Knuck Tony Cox
Winkie General Stephen R Hart
May Abigail Spencer
Winkie Gate Keeper Bruce Campbell
Mr Baum Russell Bobbitt
Director Sam Raimi
Writer Mitchell Kapner
Writer David Lindsay-Abaire

Broadcasts

  • Sun 27 Dec 2015 16:05
    BBC One
  • Fri 23 Dec 2016 15:10
    BBC One
  • Sun 19 Feb 2017 18:00
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
  • Sun 23 Jul 2017 15:00
    BBC One
  • Sun 28 Oct 2018 14:50
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Sun 28 Oct 2018 15:10
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Sun 18 Aug 2019 17:00
    BBC Two except Scotland & BBC Scotland
  • Sat 29 Aug 2020 14:30
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Mon 21 Dec 2020 13:45
    BBC One
  • Sun 22 Aug 2021 14:05
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Sun 22 Aug 2021 14:20
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Sat 12 Mar 2022 14:00
    BBC Two except Scotland

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Mark Kermode Reviews Oz the Great and Powerful

Mark Kermode Reviews Oz the Great and Powerful

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