Beckett on RTÉ Drama on One – Details, episodes & analysis

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Beckett on RTÉ Drama on One

RTÉ Drama On One

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Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 6

RTÉ Drama On One in Ireland presents a collection of Samuel Beckett’s writings and showcases performances by one the world’s greatest Beckett interpreters, Barry McGovern with introductions by Gerry Dukes. See rte.ie/dramaonone for more. Series made possible by the kind permission of the Estate of Samuel Beckett. Lead photo courtesy of the Board of Trinity College, the University of Dublin.

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A Piece of Monologue

Friday, October 27, 2023 • Duration 30:33

Originally written for the actor David Warrilow and first performed in 1979. Performed here by Barry McGovern, and directed by Daniel Reardon - with an introduction by Gerry Dukes,.

Extra: Meeting Samuel Beckett

Friday, October 27, 2023 • Duration 24:10

Gerry Dukes has been remembering his own meetings with the writer on numerous occasions in the 1980s.

The Old Tune

Friday, October 27, 2023 • Duration 53:16

The Old Tune is Samuel Beckett's free adaptation of La Manivelle/The Crank, a radio play by French writer, Robert Pinget. Starring Barry McGovern as Cream and Eamon Morrissey as Gorman.

Extra: The myths and mysteries of Samuel Beckett

Saturday, October 14, 2023 • Duration 54:58

A pair of programmes made in 2006 by John Bowman celebrating the centenary of Samuel Beckett's birth. In these episodes of "Bowman: Sunday 8.30", John Bowman explores RTÉ Archives recordings addressing some of the myths and mysteries surrounding Beckett and his work.

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All That Fall

Friday, October 6, 2023 • Duration 01:19:45

All That Fall reveals the tortuous journeys of Maddy Rooney to Boghill train station and back, when she decides to surprise her husband Dan on his return train journey from work. Premiered on the BBC in 1957, this RTÉ version was recorded in 1990. Starring Pegg Monahan and Aidan Grennell (pictured) - produced & directed by Barry McGovern.

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Watt

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 • Duration 58:34

Drama On One begins its Beckett Season with Watt, adapted and performed by Barry McGovern. Published as a novel in 1953, Watt tells the story of a nomadic manservant who works for a Mr Knott. Barry McGovern’s acclaimed stage version of Watt premiered at the Gate Theatre in 2010. Both the stage and radio versions are directed by Tom Creed.

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