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Oscar Wilde - The Picture of Dorian Gray, pt 2/2

Dane Baptiste introduces Oscar Wilde's tale of dangerous pleasures. The aristocrat is living a selfish life, but is retribution on the horizon? Stars Ian McDiarmid.

'The Pleasure Principle' host, comedian, Dane Baptiste, continues his exploration of our desire for pleasure using the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio archive by introducing:

Dane Baptiste introduces Oscar Wilde's classic gothic tale of desire, pleasure and self-destruction.

The aristocrat is living a life of selfish pleasure. But is retribution on the horizon? Stars Ian McDiarmid and Jamie Glover.

When Dorian Gray gazes at his portrait he is struck by his own youth and beauty and wishes they will last forever. The portrait becomes a point of transference for his life of debauchery - corrupting and becoming vile as he remains beautiful. It stars Ian McDermid. First heard on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service in 2000.

'The Pleasure Principle' season on 4 Extra is produced for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra by Peter McHugh.

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Sat 28 Jul 2018 03:00
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  • Fri 27 Jul 2018 10:00
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  • Fri 27 Jul 2018 15:00
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  • Sat 28 Jul 2018 03:00
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