Duration
95 minutes
Quick Summary
Oscar Wilde comedy drama, starring Cate Blanchett
About This Program
A rising politician is blackmailed into pushing a dubious scheme through Parliament, a decision that threatens his career and marriage. Turning in desperation to an old and trusted friend, he ends up dragged even further into a mire of lies, temptations and secret liaisons. Oscar Wilde comedy drama, with Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver, Rupert Everett, Jeremy Northam and Julianne Moore
An Ideal Husband broadcasts on BBC Two Northern Ireland at 11:50am, Monday, 22 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
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Production Details
Year1999
Runtime94 mins
DirectorOliver Parker
Cast & Crew
OP
Oliver ParkerDirector
MD
Minnie Driveras Mabel Chiltern
CB
Cate Blanchettas Lady Gertrude Chiltern
BP
Ben Pullenas Tommy
RE
Rupert Everettas Arthur Goring
JW
John Woodas Lord Caversham
JK
Jeroen Krabbeas Baron Arnheim
LD
Lindsay Duncanas Lady Markby
JM
Julianne Mooreas Mrs Laura Cheveley
JN
Jeremy Northamas Sir Robert Chiltern
PV
Peter Vaughanas Phipps
