The Country Boy

Summary: 1960 BBC production of The Country Boy by John Murphy.
Theatre play: The Country Boy by John Murphy [more information]
Play synopsis: 'The Country Boy is a comedy-drama set in the small Irish farmhouse of the Maher family, inhabitants of County Mayo. It tells the story of Curly, 25, who still lives at home with his parents, Tom and Mary Kate. But Curly dreams of following his older brother Eddie to the U.S. in pursuit of success, even if it means leaving his sweetheart, Eileen Tierney. Only upon Eddie’s first return home (with wife, Julia) on vacation, are truths revealed of hardship, alcoholism, a troubled marriage, homesickness, and regrets.' Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Country_Boy.
Production history: The Ulster Group Theatre company performed the first production of The Country Boy in April 1959 at the Group Theatre in Belfast. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Country_Boy.
Date of transmission: Saturday 23 April 1960
Time: 8.15-9.45pm
Series: Saturday Playhouse
Channel: BBC Television
Production company: BBC

Producer

George R. Foa

Playwright

John Murphy

Musician

Seamus Ennis (played traditional Irish music)

Designer

Frederick Knapman

Cast

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