Drama On One

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RTÉ Radio Drama's audio theatre department has for decades proudly brought audiences the very best dramatic writing and performances for radio from Ireland. Listen every Sunday night at 8pm at RTÉ Radio 1, visit rte.ie/dramaonone for more.

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Episodes

The Seven Deadly Sins - Greed by Jennifer Johnston Drama On One

Greed by Jennifer Johnston, performed by Ingrid Craigie.

Aug 20, 2023•28 min

Creatives in Conversation - Kazuo Ishiguro Drama On One

Kazuo Ishiguro spoke to Myles Dungan in a Rattlebag public interview recorded in 2005, coinciding with the publication of his novel, Never Let Me Go.

Aug 19, 2023•29 min

The Seven Deadly Sins - Envy by Edna O'Brien Drama On One

Madame Cassandra by Edna O'Brien, is inspired by the sin of Envy, performed by Rosaleen Linehan (Mrs Gentleman) and Michael Collins (The Man)

Aug 13, 2023•28 min

The Seven Deadly Sins - Lust by Bernard Farrell Drama On One

Continuing Drama On One's Seven Deadly Sins series. Performed by Mark Lambert and introduced by the author.

Aug 06, 2023•28 min

Creatives in Conversation - Pat McCabe Drama On One

In 2003, Pat McCabe was invited to give a Rattlebag Public Interview presented by Myles Dungan at the Pavilion Theatre in Dun Laoghaire to coincide with the publication of his novel Call Me The Breeze.

Aug 05, 2023•38 min

Creatives in Conversation - Fiona Shaw Drama On One

In this Creatives in Conversation we hear Fiona Shaw's 2009 Michael Littleton Memorial Lecture entitled The Elephant and the Nightingale - the enduring nature of language in theatre

Aug 04, 2023•56 min

The Seven Deadly Sins - Covetousness by Rebecca Miller Drama On One

Mrs Covet is written by the American filmmaker and novelist, Rebecca Miller, and inspired by the sin of covetousness. The play stars Julianne Moore.

Jul 30, 2023•34 min

The Seven Deadly Sins - Pride by Anne Enright

Pride Until The Girl Died is inspired by the sin of pride and written by Booker Prize winning author and Ireland's first ever Laureate for Fiction, Anne Enright.

Jul 23, 2023•27 min

Creatives in Conversation - Daniel Day-LewisDrama On One

In 2005 Daniel Day-Lewis spoke to Myles Dungan

Jul 23, 2023•29 min

The Seven Ages of Man - Second Childishness le Eamon Kelly Drama On One

Jul 16, 2023•29 min

Creatives in Conversation - Peter O'Toole Drama On One

In 2008, the Galway Film Fleadh, in association with the Irish Film & Television Academy, chose to pay special tribute to the legend of stage and screen that was Peter O'Toole

Jul 16, 2023•52 min

Creatives in Conversation - Eavan Boland Drama On One

In 2014 Eavan gave her Michael Littleton Memorial Lecture addressing what must have been a deliberately provocative title: - Has Poetry A Future.

Jul 16, 2023•52 min

Creatives in Conversation - Laurie Anderson Drama On One

Laurie Anderson in conversation with Myles Dungan in 2005 The Producer was Kevin Brew.

Jul 13, 2023•39 min

The Lean and Slippered Pantaloon by John Banville Drama On One

Continuing our Seven Ages of Man season, the late Niall Toibin stars as the ageing Shakespearean actor, who plays Touchstone in As You Like It.

Jul 09, 2023•29 min

The Justice by Patrick McCabe Drama On One

As part of The Seven Ages of Man season The Time of The Hurry starring Stephen Rea is introduced by Patrick McCabe.

Jul 02, 2023•29 min

The Soldier by Mannix Flynn Drama On One

Tonight we continue The Seven Ages of Man season with The Soldier by Mannix Flynn and starring Brenda Fricker.

Jun 25, 2023•28 min

Creatives in Conversation - Thelma Schoonmaker Drama On One

In this episode Myles Dungan speaks to 3 time Academy award winner for editing, Thelma Schoonmaker

Jun 24, 2023•39 min

The Lover by Paula Meehan Drama On One

Continuing our Seven Ages of Man Series with The Lover by Paula Meehan and performed by Lisa Lambe.

Jun 18, 2023•30 min

Brian Eno - Hay Festival Kells 2015

Brian Eno in Conversation with Sine´ad Gleeson at Hay Festival, Kells. 27th June 2015.

Jun 17, 2023•57 min

Brian Eno - Dalkey Book Festival 2016

Brian Eno in Conversation with Sinéad Gleeson at Fitzpatrick's Hotel as part of The Dalkey Book Festival.

Jun 17, 2023•48 min

The Whiling Schoolboy by Aidan Mathews Drama On One

The Whiling Schoolboy by Aidan Mathews. Part of Drama On One's Seven ages of Man Series.

Jun 11, 2023•28 min

Creatives in Conversation - Maureen O'Hara Drama On One

In this episode Myles Dungan speaks to holly legend Maureen O'Hara.

Jun 08, 2023•52 min

Infancy by Maeve Binchy Drama On One

Infancy by Maeve Binchy: Part of Drama On One's 'Seven Ages of Man' series

Jun 04, 2023•27 min

Creatives in Conversation Maeve Binchy Drama On One

In 2002 Maeve decided to channel her inner Sinatra and, after two years of retirement, emerged triumphantly in this public interview with Myles Dungan.

Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 37 min

Morning Coffee by Dermot Bolger Drama on One

A stranger from the past drives into the yard of on an elderly couple. Is this seemingly benign intrusion the action of a man seeking to make atonement?

May 28, 2023•42 min