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Edward Carson and the Fall of Oscar Wilde

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 1^st Feb 2021, 22:45 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Mon 1^st Feb 2021, 22:45 on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

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. Show less

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Presenter:: Merlin Holland
Director:: Jim Creagh
Producer:: Damon Quinn

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Source: BBC Online

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