Oscar
Drama

Oscar

"The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name"

In the summer of 1891, Oscar Wilde first met Lord Alfred Douglas — an encounter that will dramatically and tragically change both of their lives.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Oscar

First Air Date

March 26, 1985

Last Air Date

March 28, 1985

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC Two

S01E03

De Profundis

Following the sensational trials, and to the delight of the public and press, Oscar Wilde , found guilty of acts of gross indecency with various male persons, was incarcerated in Pentonville Prison in May 1895 to serve a sentence of two years' hard labour -an experience which would later produce one of his best known works, The Ballad of Reading Gaol.

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