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Mother Ireland

Mother Ireland

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Documentary

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Edna O’Brien is interviewed by Russell Harty about her writing and her relationship with Ireland, as explored in her latest non-fiction book Mother Ireland.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

38 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

11 September 1976

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Edna O'Brien

Edna O'Brien

Peter Hall

Peter Hall

Russell Harty

Russell Harty

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