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Roddy Doyle discusses his book "Paddy Clark Ha Ha Ha" winner of England's The Man Booker Prize

BROADCAST: Jan. 24, 1994 | DURATION: 00:47:24

Synopsis

Studs interview with Roddy Doyle, Irish writer, and author of "Paddy Clark Ha Ha Ha." Doyle reads several times from the book. Studs also reads a few lines from the book. Doyle describes the book set in the Republic of Ireland in the 1960's that portrays the life of a small boy. He discusses the characters and themes of the book that relate to real-life. Doyle speaks about his own childhood that is not reflected in the book. Studs notes that the musical comedy-drama film "Commitments" is based off Doyle's book. The musical numbers are removed from this edited version of the original recording.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 24, 1994

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
47 minutes, 24 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature Travel & Culture - United Kingdom Childhood & Youth

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Doyle, Roddy, 1958---Interviews Doyle, Roddy, 1958-. Paddy Clarke, ha-ha-ha. Friendship--Fiction. Novelists, Irish--20th century--Interviews Dublin (Ireland)--Fiction. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Doyle, Roddy, 1958-,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Ireland. Ireland--Fiction. Best, George, 1946-2005.

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