CinemaOSMovie · 1960 · 1h 5m

A Subject of Scandal and Concern

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A dramatized account of a Victorian cause célèbre, written by John Osborne and concerning the true story of the last person in England to be tried for blasphemy. Richard Burton plays John George Holyoake, a social reformer who goes on trial for speaking in public about his atheist views. Rachel Roberts plays his wife, and the programme is introduced by Face to Face inquisitor John Freeman.

Directed byTony Richardson

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 5m
Language
EN
Released
November 6, 1960
Studios
BBC

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
Richard Burton

Richard Burton

George Holyoake

George Devine

George Devine

Mr. Justice Erskine

Rachel Roberts

Rachel Roberts

Mrs. Holyoake

John Freeman

Narrator

Creative team
Directed by
Tony Richardson
Tony Richardson
Written by
John Osborne
John Osborne

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