Storytellers – Philadelphia, Here I Come!

Based on Philadelphia, Here I Come! by Brian Friel

The night before he emigrates to America, Gareth O'Donnell begins to have second thoughts about leaving his home in the rural village of Ballybeg.

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Content
  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC Radio Ulster
  • Duration: 25'49''
  • Broadcast date: 1984
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 1

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 1

1984 | 25'49''

The night before he emigrates to America, Gareth O'Donnell begins to have second thoughts about leaving his home in the ru...

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 2

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 2

1984 | 26'02''

A visit from Gar's old teacher, Master Boyle, causes him to reconsider his reasons for emigrating.

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 3

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 3

1984 | 26'11''

Still conflicted about his decision to emigrate, Gar attempts to speak openly with S.B. before he has to depart in the mor...

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 1

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 1

1984 | 25'49''

The night before he emigrates to America, Gareth O'Donnell begins to have second thoughts about leaving his home in the ru...

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 2

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 2

1984 | 26'02''

A visit from Gar's old teacher, Master Boyle, causes him to reconsider his reasons for emigrating.

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 3

Storytellers - Philadelphia, Here I Come! | Part 3

1984 | 26'11''

Still conflicted about his decision to emigrate, Gar attempts to speak openly with S.B. before he has to depart in the mor...
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'.