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2018

Rupert Everett: Born to be Wilde

Duration: 1 hour, 6 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Prepare for an Odyssey. This is the remarkable story of Rupert Everett's ten-year quest to write, direct and star in his own film about the tragic last years of his hero Oscar Wilde, the great Irish writer imprisoned for loving another man.

imagine... joins Everett five years on, halfway through his epic journey. The programme follows Everett from his onstage triumph playing Oscar in the West End, through numerous false starts and setbacks. As the years go by there are highs and lows, peppy optimism and lunatic serendipity. This is an adventure like no other... Show less

Contributors

Series Editor:
Alan Yentob
Executive Producer:
Tanya Hudson
Producer:
Jack Cocker
Director:
Jack Cocker

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