Film · Drama

A Subject of Scandal and Concern (1960)

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.

Director

Tony Richardson

Writers

John Osborne

Country

United States, United Kingdom

Language

English

Release date

November 6, 1960