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The Importance of Being Earnest

BBC One
on BBC One London

Classic Oscar Wilde comedy, starring Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Edith Evans
Two wealthy bachelors pretend to be called "Ernest" in order to court Gwendolen and Cecily. But events take a confused turn when both girls fall for "Ernest"s charms.

SEE FILMS pages 35-40

Contributors

Director:
Anthony Asquith
Mr Jack Worthing:
Michael Redgrave
Mr Algernon Moncrief:
Michael Denison
Lady Bracknell:
Edith Evans
Miss Cecily Cardew:
Dorothy Tutin
Miss Gwendolen Fairfax:
Joan Greenwood
Miss Prism:
Margaret Rutherford
Rev Doctor Chasuble:
Miles Malleson
Seton:
Richard Wattis
Source: Radio Times

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