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A Celebration of Sean O'Casey

Network:BBC Two

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Aired on Apr 12, 1980, 7:15 PM

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Description

A series dedicated to the centenary of Irish writer Sean O'Casey consisting of a documentary on his life followed by three dramatisations of his plays.

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Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
115 min
Premiered
March 30, 1980
Ended
April 12, 1980
Schedule
Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday at 8:15 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 4 Episodes)

A Celebration of Sean O'Casey

A biographical portrait and critical assessment of the work of the Irish playwright, the centenary of whose birth occurs today, with contributions from his widow Eileen, John Ardon, Eric Bentley, Lord Sidney Bernstein, Cyril Cusack, Seamus Deane, Gabriel Fallon, Denis Johnston, David Krause, Siobhan McKenna, The Rt Hon Harold Macmillan, Shelah Richards, Raymond Williams and Katharine Worth.

Mar 30, 1980

115 min

Red Roses for Me

Dublin Transport Strike 1913 - "Friend, we would that you should live a greater life; we will that all of us shall live a greater life, our strike is yours, a step ahead for us today; another one for you tomorrow... don't flinch in the first flare of a fight"

Apr 6, 1980

115 min

The Silver Tassie

Harry Heegan has scored the goal which wins his football club the Silver Tassie. A hero, he leaves Dublin to fight in the Great War.

Apr 9, 1980

115 min

Juno and the Paycock

"Shovel! You'd do far more work with a knife an' fork than ever you'll do with a shovel! Your poor wife slavin' to keep the bit in your mouth, an' you gallivantin' about all day like a paycock! It would be easier to drive you out o' the house than to drive you into a job"

Apr 12, 1980

115 min

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