Samuel Beckett: As the Story was Told

Synopsis: Biography of dramatist Samuel Beckett. Part 1 covers his formative years, his ill-fated love affair with his first cousin, the death of his father, his service with the French Resistance. Beckett had settled in France before World War 2, met James Joyce and began writing. Includes Patrick Magee’s television performance in ‘Krapp’s Last Tape, interwoven with landscapes and personalities from Beckett’s life. Part 2 tells how Beckett finally began to connect with his audiences, mainly through ‘Waiting for Godot’, and subsequently acquired international renown. Includes an interview with actress Billie Whitelaw.
Series: Bookmark, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of production: 1996
Notes: Broadcast in two parts on BBC2 on 6/4/96 and 7/4/96
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Beckett, Samuel (1906-1989); biographies; drama in English; Irish dramatists

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