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The Importance of Being Earnest

Two bachelors adopt the fictitious personae of the wealthy, eligible and entirely imaginary man named Ernest in order to court the ladies Gwendolen and Cecily. But events take a confused turn when both girls fall for the charms of their respective Ernests.

1 hour, 31 minutes

Last on

Sun 3 Sep 2023 12:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Mr Jack Worthing Michael Redgrave
Mr Algernon Moncrieff Michael Denison
Miss Gwendolen Fairfax Joan Greenwood
Lady Bracknell Edith Evans
Miss Cecily Cardew Dorothy Tutin
Miss Prism Margaret Rutherford
Rev Doctor Chasuble Miles Malleson
Seton Richard Wattis
Lane Walter Hudd
Merriman Aubrey Mather
Coach Driver Ivor Barnard
Producer Teddy Baird
Writer Anthony Asquith
Author Oscar Wilde
Director Anthony Asquith

Broadcasts

  • Sat 17 May 2008 14:35
  • Boxing Day 2008 11:50
  • Sat 13 Feb 2010 13:00
  • Sat 8 Oct 2011 14:00
  • Sat 8 Oct 2011 16:00
  • Sat 27 Oct 2012 13:00
  • Mon 12 Aug 2013 12:00
  • Mon 5 May 2014 10:25
  • Sat 9 Jan 2016 08:40
  • Sat 27 Aug 2016 08:25
  • Sun 26 Mar 2017 12:15
  • Sun 3 Sep 2023 12:30