Edward Carson and the Fall of Oscar Wilde

58m
HistoryDocumentary
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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.

Cast

Oscar Wilde
Self (archive footage)
Merlin Holland
Presenter
Sir Edward Carson
Self (archive footage)

Crew

Jim Creagh
Director
Damon Quinn
Producer

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