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Great Performances S45E4 — Noël Coward’s Present Laughter

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Great Performances•Season 45•Episode 4

Noël Coward’s Present Laughter

7.3/10 · 260 votesNov 3, 2017

Ranked #4 of 7 in Season 45•matches the season avg

Noël Coward’s Present Laughter follows a self-obsessed actor in the midst of a mid-life crisis. Juggling his considerable talent, ego and libido, the theater’s favorite leading man suddenly finds himself caught between fawning ingénues, crazed playwrights, secret trysts and unexpected twists.

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Episode Summary

"Noël Coward’s Present Laughter" is episode 4 of Great Performances season 45. It scored 7.3/10 from 260 votes, ranking #4 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on November 3, 2017.

Next: E5 · In The Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams Best of Season 45