00 / 00 The cast of Brendan Behan's "The Hostage" discusses their play and theatre at large BROADCAST: Feb. 26, 1961 | DURATION: 00:53:51 Synopsis Cast members include Anita Dangler, Victor Spinetti, Michael Forrest, Helena Carroll, Beulah Garrick, and Aubrey Morris Details Broadcast Date Feb. 26, 1961 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 53 minutes, 51 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Poetry People Authors, Writers Tags Behan, Brendan. The Hostage. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Irish poets Irish authors Theatrical productions Irish dramatists Plays Modern Irish plays Theater Theatre Theater productions Hostage Hostage (play) Behan, Brendan. Plays Behan, Brendan Irish nationalism Irish catholics Republication Ireland Nationalism--Ireland--History Irish Republican Army An Giall Related Programs Singer and songwriter Judy Collins discusses her early life and career Jul. 12, 1963 Interviewing poet Lisel Mueller Mar. 13, 1989 Interviewing poets Edward Hirsch, Elizabeth Alexander and Garrett Hongo Apr. 22, 1994 Discussing the book "If You Can't Say Something Nice" with the author, humorist and poet Calvin Trillin Nov. 30, 1988 Norbert Blei reads from and discusses his book "Chi-Town" Oct. 19, 1990 Gloria Wade-Gayles discusses her book “Pushed Back to Strength: A Black Woman’s Journey Home” Dec. 3, 1993