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The Happy Prince

Biopic about the final years of playwright Oscar Wilde. An exiled Wilde looks back on his life from his deathbed in a small Parisian flat, longing for a return to happier times.

Biopic about the final years of playwright Oscar Wilde.

After his release from Reading gaol for gross indecency, the once celebrated and now notorious Wilde lives out his final years in self-imposed exile in France, visited by loyal friends and lovers, who are unable to divert him from resuming the destructive relationship with Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas.

1 hour, 34 minutes

Last on

Sun 9 Jul 2023 00:05

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 01:06

    The Nice

    Pathetique Symphony 4Th

Credits

Role Contributor
Oscar Wilde Rupert Everett
Reggie Turner Colin Firth
Constance Wilde Emily Watson
Alfred Bosie Douglas Colin Morgan
Mrs Arbuthnott Anna Chancellor
Father Dunne Tom Wilkinson
Mr Abrbuthnott Julian Wadham
Robbie Ross Edwin Thomas
Writer Rupert Everett
Director Rupert Everett

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