Oscar Wilde is one of the most famous Irish writers of all time. His writings are well known, leading many to forget that his mother was probably the greatest female Irish writer of her generation. His scandalous private life overshadows his brother's equally tempestuous time. And his fame means that "the Wilde libel case" will usually refer to his doomed attempt to clear his name - and not the far darker accusations levelled at his father.

Content warning: this episode contains discussion of sexual assault.

Wild Old Times is a podcast about the strange and obscure corners of Irish history, written and presented by Ciaran Conliffe.

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The opening theme is The Cat That Ate The Candle. The closing theme is The Parting Glass. Both were recorded by Gregory Mahan and are used under a Creative Commons license. You can find more of his music at https://tinwhistler.com

Wild Old Times is recorded at Farset Labs in Belfast. Learn more about Northern Ireland’s favourite hackerspace at https://farsetlabs.org.uk