'An Ideal Husband' (1969) revolves around the lives of two men, sucessful political figure Sir Robert Chiltern and his friend the uninspired but utterly charming Lord Arthur Goring. Chiltern's life is perfect thanks to the help of his loving and brillant wife Gerturde and the support of his quick witted sister Mabel. Goring's life is one of lounging, flirting with Mabel, and avoiding his father's instance that he should marry. The world of these men is turned upside down by the arrival of an old aquaintance, Mrs Laura Cheveley, who has come with blackmail in mind. 'Lady Windemere's Fan' (1985) chronicles a series of misunderstandings and deceptions in the high society world of Victorian London. Robert Windemere and his beautiful young wife are the focus of discussion, rumour has it Robert provides an allowance to Mrs Erlynne, a woman with a reputation to be well avoided, while his wife is not as dismissive of other men's attentions as it is felt she ought.