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| Image ref no | 2240/012 | |
| Caption | 'Cancer' (1973) | |
| Programme | Victims Trilogy | |
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Devlin, JG (1907 - 1991) Murphy, Wesley Young, Derek McPartland, Joseph (- 1994) |
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A UDR (Ulster Defence Regiment) checkpoint scene from the RTÉ Television drama 'Cancer', during filming in Roundwood, County Wicklow, in May 1973. From left to right; JG Devlin as Dinny (in background), Wesley Murphy as Boyle, Derek Young as UDR officer and Joe McPartland as George (right). 'Cancer' was the first part of a trilogy of television plays written by Eugene McCabe entitled 'Victims'. McCabe based 'Cancer' on a story originally published in 'The Dublin Magazine'. It was first broadcast by RTÉ on 3 October 1973, and was the first television drama RTÉ filmed on location and in colour. The RTÉ Guide published a preview of the play on 28 September 1973. 'Cancer' won an award for best script at the Prague International Television Festival. |
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| Collection | RTÉ Stills Department | |
| Photographer | Holmes, Eve | |
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01/May/1973
(01/May/1973 - 01/May/1973) |
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| Rights holder | RTÉ | |
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