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Edward Carson and the Fall of Oscar Wilde
RELEASED • 2021 • HISTORY • DOCUMENTARY
Original movie
Language English
Runtime 58m
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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.
Overview
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.
Cast
Oscar Wilde
Self (archive footage)
Merlin Holland
Presenter
Sir Edward Carson
Self (archive footage)
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