Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman

Based on Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel

The playwright Brian Friel stands among the giants of Irish literature. From the 1980s onwards, he withdrew from media and public life. Now his widow Anne speaks for the first time.

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  • Type: Analysis
  • Channel: BBC One
  • Duration: 58'57''
  • Broadcast date: 2022
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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Other Archive resources
Philadelphia, Here I Come! | BBC Red Button | 2015

The Arts Show | Brian Friel Tribute

Film about a playwright who began his career as a short story writer. His work includes classics such as Philadelphia, Here I Come!, Translations and Dancing at Lughnasa.
Dancing at Lughnasa | BBC Two | 1998

Late Review | 03/12/1998

Mark Lawson presents review of the cultural highlights of the week including a feature on 'Dancing at Lughnasa'.