Encore: Oscar Wilde's grandson on the scandal that ruined him

The famous writer Oscar Wilde died alone in a French hotel in 1900. Since that time, so much has been written about the man - much of it rumour and speculation. In his new book, 'After Oscar: The Legacy of a Scandal', Oscar Wilde’s grandson Merlin Holland sets the record straight. The book is thirty years in the making and is an exploration of Wilde’s posthumous reputation and how his imprisonment for homosexuality affected Wilde's family, friends and literary legacy. Guest: Merlin Holland, Oscar Wilde's grandson and author, Oscar: The Legacy of a Scandal Producer: Ali Benton Originally broadcast in January 2026.