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Born To Be Wilde: The Importance Of Being Earnest

Born To Be Wilde: The Importance Of Being Earnest

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2018
  • 1 episode

A 2018 adaptation of Oscar Wilde's much-loved comedy. Also features Mathew Baynton, Stephen Hogan, Abhin Galeya, Jeany Spark, Gemma Jones and more.

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Key details

Genre
Comedy Drama
Broadcast
2018
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Episodes
1
Stars
Mathew Baynton, Stephen Hogan, Abhin Galeya, Jeany Spark, Gemma Jones, Kerry Gooderson, Elizabeth Counsell, Sean Murray and Ryan Early
Writer
Oscar Wilde
Producer
Emma Harding
Company

As part of Radio 4's celebration of Oscar Wilde and the making of a modern celebrity, Mathew Baynton, Jeany Spark, Abhin Galeya and Gemma Jones star in a new production of his much-loved comedy.

Additional details

Production
Studio

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Saturday 15th December 2018 at 2:30pm on BBC Radio 4
Episode length
90 minutes
Most recent repeats
  • Sunday 8th January 2023 at 1:00am on Radio 4 Extra
  • Saturday 7th January 2023 at 5:00pm on Radio 4 Extra
  • Saturday 7th January 2023 at 11:00am on Radio 4 Extra

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