A night of documentaries and films marking the 100th anniversary of the trial which sentenced Oscar Wilde to two years' hard labour for offences against the law on homosexuality.

8.20 Open Space Special: A Fear to Appear Queer, Oscar Dear
Author and academic Alan Sinfield takes a witty and provocative look at Wilde's influence on the 20th century, and argues that the legacy of Wilde is not always helpful to homosexuals. Sinfield recalls that when he was at school, boys who showed interest in other boys were labelled "Oscars". He contends that despite Wilde's trial and what some would call his martyrdom, the lessons learnt have not necessarily made life any easier for gay people. Yet Julian Clary suggests that Wilde opened doors for camp comics such as himself: "He used to say nothing is in bad taste as long as it's funny - which is something I've often quoted when I'm asked about my boundaries of good and bad taste." Other contributors include drag artist Dave Lynn and Chris Smith, MP.