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The Importance of Being Earnest

The programme explores Oscar Wilde's play The Importance of Being Earnest. The play opened in 1895 and remains as popular as ever. It offers a commentary on many social issues and can be interpreted in many ways. Guest: William Archer.

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BBC World Service Archive

BBC World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project