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Ep. 1: The Importance of Being Earnest

By: Oscar Wilde
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A new version of this timeless classic starring Stephen Fry.

Jack Worthing and Algernon Montcrieff have taken to bending the truth in order to put some excitement into their lives. Jack has invented a brother, Earnest, whom he uses as an excuse to leave his dull life behind to visit Gwendolyn.

Montcrieff decides to take the name Earnest when visiting Worthing's young and beautiful ward, Cecily. Things start to go awry when they end up together in the country and the truth starts to unravel.

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This made me giggle from start to finish. A delightful story with beautiful performances. Bravo to Stephen Fry especially and as always.

Delightful

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a quite engaging (pun intended) story. tricked engagements and family entanglements, with comical emphasis. i can see why this was named one of Oscar Wilde’s best works, it’s funny, critical of high society, and witty.
the cast and performance were also great, anything with Stephen Fry's name seems to not disappoint. listening to this brightened up my day, would highly recommend it.

funny

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A fantastic story of course but performances to match as well. Really great listen overall.

Great performances

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A pleasant afternoon of listening. Love the performances and the story as always. Thank you!

Perfectly and thoroughly entertaining

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I don’t have much to say except this is a real gem! Great performance of this hilarious piece

Not much to say

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Really amazing performances, great for practicing my lines for an upcoming production! Especially Stephen Fry’s performance!

Amazing performances!

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Very enjoyable. I am not familiar with the story, was funny and well produced.

Charming and Funny

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A classic tale brought to life by the cast and production team. An absolute pleasure to listen to.

A delightful rendition

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Out of a radio performance of IOBE. Fantastic comedic timing throughout and the incomparable Stephen Fry playing a highly amusing take on Lady Bracknell.

Everything you want

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such a enjoyable story and amazingly performed, a delight to listen to, it’s really great for when you’re traveling or working in the garden

Wonderful

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