In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol
Synopsis
A man in a Liverpool office conjures up the last hours of a condemned prisoner, in this reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s poem, given a non-naturalistic treatment using electronic effects and voiceover narration.
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- Director
- Mike Healey
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Harman, Oscar Wilde
- Original Title
- In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Healey
Paul Harman, Oscar Wilde
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Healey
Director
Oscar Wilde
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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What is In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol about?
A man in a Liverpool office conjures up the last hours of a condemned prisoner, in this reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s poem, given a non-naturalistic treatment using electronic effects and voiceover narration.
Who directed In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol?
In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol was directed by Mike Healey.
Who stars in In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol?
The principal cast of In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol includes Paul Harman, Val Lilley.
When was In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol released and how long is it?
In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol?
In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).