Edward Carson and the Fall of Oscar Wilde (movie)

Edward Carson and the Fall of Oscar Wilde (movie)

  • Production country: United Kingdom
  • Producer: Jim Creagh
  • Production companies: BBC
  • Genre: History, Documentary
  • Release date: 2/1/2021
  • Run time: 58 min.

Movie 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.

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Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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Merlin Holland

Merlin Holland

Role(s): Presenter

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Sir Edward Carson

Sir Edward Carson

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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