Filled with wit and wisdom, The Importance of Being Earnest tells the tale of Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff. Jack has invented an imaginary brother, Earnest, whom he uses as an excuse to escape from his dull home in the country and frolic in town. Algernon uses a similar technique, only in reverse: His imaginary friend, Bunbury, provides a convenient and frequent method of taking adventures in the country. However, their deceptions eventually cross paths, resulting in a series of crises that threaten to spoil their romantic pursuits; Jack of his love Gwendolen Fairfax, and Algernon of his belle Cecily Cardew.
Paul McGann
as John Worthing
Rupert Frazer
as Algernon Montcrieff
Joan Plowright
as Lady Bracknell
Amanda Redman
as Gwendolen
Gemma Jones
as Miss Prism
Natalie Ogle
as Cecily
John Woodnutt
as Lane
Alec McCowen
as Dr. Chasuble
John Quarmby
as Merriman
Peter Copley
as Gribsby
