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World Television Theatre: Beginning to End

on BBC Two England

The third in a short season of television drama from abroad.
A one-man performance by Jack MacGowran as the Tramp
Adapted from the writings of Samuel Beckett

Irish actor Jack MacGowran, who died at the end of January, was a unique interpreter of Beckett's work. This virtuoso performance, recorded for Irish television, was first shown on BBC2 in 1967.

Contributors

Author:
Samuel Beckett
Director (for Telefis Eireann):
Chloe Gibson
The Tramp:
Jack MacGowran

BBC Two England

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