A Subject of Scandal and Concern
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Osborne
- Original Title
- A Subject of Scandal and Concern
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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Tony Richardson
John Osborne
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Tony Richardson
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John Osborne
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What is A Subject of Scandal and Concern about?
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.
Who directed A Subject of Scandal and Concern?
A Subject of Scandal and Concern was directed by Tony Richardson.
Who stars in A Subject of Scandal and Concern?
The principal cast of A Subject of Scandal and Concern includes Richard Burton, George Devine, Rachel Roberts, John Freeman.
When was A Subject of Scandal and Concern released and how long is it?
A Subject of Scandal and Concern was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.