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Edward Carson and the Fall of Oscar Wilde

Edward Carson and the Fall of Oscar Wilde

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 1, 2021

Runtime

0h 58m

Genres

History, Documentary

Original Title

Edward Carson and the Fall of Oscar Wilde

Production Companies

BBC

Director

Jim Creagh

Description

Merlin Holland tells the story of the epic court clash at the Old Bailey in 1895 between his grandfather, Oscar Wilde, and Edward Carson. Does Carson deserve his reputation as the man who destroyed Oscar Wilde? Also featuring Gyles Brandreth and actors Simon Callow and Rupert Everett.