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Beckett on RTÉ Drama on One

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  • A Piece of Monologue

    October 27, 2023 · 31 min

    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,.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Extra: Meeting Samuel Beckett

    October 27, 2023 · 24 min

    Gerry Dukes has been remembering his own meetings with the writer on numerous occasions in the 1980s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • The Old Tune

    October 27, 2023 · 53 min

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Extra: The myths and mysteries of Samuel Beckett

    October 14, 2023 · 55 min

    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…

  • All That Fall

    October 6, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min

    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…

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  • Watt

    October 3, 2023 · 59 min

    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…

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About the show

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.