Bookmark. Samuel Beckett. Part two / producer and director, Seán Ó Mórdha ; Araby Productions for BBC Television.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Ó Mórdha, Séan, director, producer.

Araby Film Productions, production company.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Beckett, Samuel, 1906-1989.

Beckett, Samuel.

Authors, Irish--20th century--Biography.

Authors, Irish.

Dramatists, Irish--20th century--Biography.

Dramatists, Irish.

Genre:

Documentary television programs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (58 minutes)

Other Title:

Samuel Beckett : as the story was told

Place of Publication:

London, England : BBC Worldwide, 1996.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

This definitive portrait gives a unique insight into the private world of Samuel Beckett. Filmed with the full co-operation of his closest relatives, close friends and distinguished artistic collaborators, this film is a testament to one of the century's most famous and original writers. Part Two concludes the story of how Beckett finally began to connect with his audience, principally through 'Waiting for Godot'. Includes an interview with the actress Billie Whitelaw, a celebrated interpreter of his work.

Participant:

Narrated by Ronald Pickup ; readings by Stephen Rea ; Samuel Beckett letters, Denys Hawthorne.

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed January 28, 2019).

OCLC:

1089741740