The read
It runs a compact 1h 5m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
TMDB8/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Tony RichardsonDirector
- John OsborneWriter
Cast
- Richard BurtonGeorge Holyoake
- George DevineMr. Justice Erskine
- Rachel RobertsMrs. Holyoake
- John FreemanNarrator
Stills
Themes
based on play or musical