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Interviewing Ulick O'Connor

BROADCAST: May. 17, 1971 | DURATION: 00:44:05

Synopsis

Interviewing Irish author Ulick O'Connor and discussing Brendan, his biography of poet and playwright Brendan Behan.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 17, 1971

Duration
44 minutes, 5 seconds

Topics

World History & Politics Poetry Travel & Culture - Ireland

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Behan, Brendan O'Connor, Ulick, 1929-2019,---Interviews O'Connor, Ulick, 1929-2019, Brendan. Authors, Irish--Biography.--20th century Authors, Irish--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs O'Connor, Ulick, 1929-2019,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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