A Subject of Scandal and Concern (1960)

A Subject of Scandal and Concern (1960)

1960-11-06 United Kingdom, United States of America 65 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Richard Burton is George Holyoake
George Holyoake
George Devine is Mr. Justice Erskine
Mr. Justice Erskine
Rachel Roberts is Mrs. Holyoake
Mrs. Holyoake
John Freeman is Narrator
Narrator