Film·1960·1h 5m

A Subject of Scandal and Concern

Drama

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.

Directed by Tony Richardson

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Cast

4 credited

Richard Burton
Richard BurtonGeorge Holyoake
George Devine
George DevineMr. Justice Erskine
Rachel Roberts
Rachel RobertsMrs. Holyoake
John Freeman
John FreemanNarrator

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