Oscar Wilde The Importance Of Being Earnest 1951


(4.7 stars; 13 reviews)

Experience the timeless comedy of Oscar Wilde's The Importance Of Being Earnest, adapted for radio and featuring an all-star cast. This production was originally broadcast on the BBC Home Service in 1951, showcasing the wit and charm that has made this play a classic.

Notable performances include John Gielgud as John Worthing, J.P., and Edith Evans as Lady Bracknell, among others. The adaptation was produced by Peter Watts, bringing together a talented ensemble to deliver a memorable rendition of Wilde's brilliant satire on Victorian society.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

Reviews

Gem of a performance, Edith Evans is legendary


(5 stars)

Perfect in every way. John Gielgud is fantastic, and the Algie is maybe even better. The girls are convincing as perfect airheads, Prism has a wonderfully distinctive and fussy voice, and last but not least, Edith Evans saying "a handbag?!" with seventeen different vowel sounds rolled into one - this can't be beat!