The History Hour | Ulysses
Based on Ulysses by James Joyce
This year is the 100th anniversary of Ulysses by James Joyce, one of the most influential novels of the 20th Century. Ulysses is the story of one day in the life of a young Irishman in Dublin; that day, June 16th, is now known as Bloomsday. To mark Bloomsday, Simon Watts brought together the memories of some of Joyce's friends. The programme was first broadcast in 2012.
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Licence: ERA Licence required
- Type: Analysis
- Channel: BBC World Service
- Duration: 8'10''
- Broadcast date: 2022
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Literary Resource
James Joyce's Ulysses | Part 7: From a Cabman's Shelter, to Eccles Street and Home
It is well after midnight when Bloom takes Stephen home and offers him cocoa. In bed, Molly Bloom lies and muses, winding up the threads of the day. Contains strong language.
James Joyce's Ulysses | Part 6: From Sandymount Beach at Evening, to the Maternity Hospital, and into Nighttown
Between 8.00pm and the hour after midnight. Bloom rescues Stephen from a street brawl outside Bella Cohen's brothel. Contains strong language.