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Blasphemy at the Old Bailey (1977)

ALL 09/18/1977 (en) 73 Min
  • Release
    09/18/1977
  • Production
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  • Original title
    Blasphemy at the Old Bailey
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
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Overview

In 1977 the Old Bailey saw the start of the first trial for blasphemy in this country for over half a century. Begun by Mary Whitehouse against the homosexual newspaper Gay News, it ended in a conviction, heavy fines and a suspended prison sentence for the editor. An appeal is pending. Was this prosecution an attack on free speech? Or was it a necessary defence of the principle that, even in a permissive society, some things must remain sacred? This dramatised documentary reconstructs the crucial moments of this historic trial, and explores the issues it raises. Peter France questions the people on both sides, including Mary Whitehouse and Denis Lemon, Editor, Gay News, about their actions and reactions during the case.

  1. Hugh David

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer



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  1. Donald Eccles

    His Honour Judge King-Hamilton, QC

  2. Norman Rodway

    John Mortimer, QC

  3. Terrence Hardiman

    John Smyth

  4. Gareth Thomas

    G. Robertson

  5. Norman Rutherford

    Clerk of the Court

  6. John Beardmore

    Court Usher

  7. Chris Sanders

    Foreman of the Jury

  8. Peter Machin

    Denis Lemon

  9. Peter France

    Self

  10. Denis Lemon

    Self

  11. Mary Whitehouse

    Self

  12. Bella Emberg

    Juror (uncredited)

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Casts : 12 , Crews : 1

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Blasphemy at the Old Bailey (1977) 73 Min

ALL 09/18/1977 (en)
  • Release 09/18/1977
  • Production
  • Original title Blasphemy at the Old Bailey
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

In 1977 the Old Bailey saw the start of the first trial for blasphemy in this country for over half a century. Begun by Mary Whitehouse against the homosexual newspaper Gay News, it ended in a conviction, heavy fines and a suspended prison sentence for the editor. An appeal is pending. Was this prosecution an attack on free speech? Or was it a necessary defence of the principle that, even in a permissive society, some things must remain sacred? This dramatised documentary reconstructs the crucial moments of this historic trial, and explores the issues it raises. Peter France questions the people on both sides, including Mary Whitehouse and Denis Lemon, Editor, Gay News, about their actions and reactions during the case.

  1. Hugh David

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer



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