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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 202300:05
BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD

Music Played

  • The Nice

    Pathetique Symphony 4Th

Credits

Oscar WildeRupert Everett
Reggie TurnerColin Firth
Constance WildeEmily Watson
Alfred Bosie DouglasColin Morgan
Mrs ArbuthnottAnna Chancellor
Father DunneTom Wilkinson
Mr AbrbuthnottJulian Wadham
Robbie RossEdwin Thomas
WriterRupert Everett
DirectorRupert Everett

Broadcasts

  • Fri 18 Dec 202021:00
    BBC Two
  • Sun 9 Jul 202300:05
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD