Wilde’s position in society | The Importance of Being Oscar
A discussion of Oscar Wilde's social standing at the time of writing 'The Importance of Being Earnest'.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 1'36''
- Broadcast year: 2019
Curriculum Connection
- English Literature | 19th-century texts | The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde | Themes
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: The Importance of Being Oscar
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