BBC Play of the Month · SEASON 9

The Importance of Being Earnest

Episode 6 · 1974-02-17

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  • Drama

Episode overview

Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities.

100 minutes

Season 9 episodes

1. The Love Girl and the Innocent1973-09-16 2. The Common1973-10-27 3. The Recruiting Officer1973-10-18 4. Pygmalion1973-12-16 5. The Changeling1974-01-20 6. The Importance of Being Earnest1974-02-17 7. The Deep Blue Sea1974-03-17 8. The Skin Game1974-05-19 10. Mrs. Warren's Profession